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intercept

[in-ter-sept, in-ter-sept] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛpt, ˈɪn tərˌsɛpt /


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Authorities would have powers to restrict basic freedoms such as freedom of movement and assembly and, most controversially of all, intercept communications in specific geographic areas.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

One problem is the lack of clarity at a national level about who is responsible and legally authorized to intercept a drone that poses a security danger.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Most of the drones were shot down, but Kyiv's depleted air defences did not intercept any of the missiles.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

It would see Royal Navy vessels intercept all migrant boats in the Channel as part of a humanitarian response.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The wooden man, who still danced near Grandpa and Lena, sprinted to intercept Hugo.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

A top FBI official recently revealed that the bureau does have the authority to make such intercepts.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Israel's army sometimes intercepts drones that cross the border, but also often loses contact with the small, low-flying devices.

From BBC May 28, 2026

It remains unclear what would happen to the ships that the U.S. military intercepts.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 12, 2026

Those intercepts are a success -- they prevented the missiles from striking their targets -- but they also come at the cost of pricey, high-tech interceptors that are in short supply.

From Barron's Mar. 3, 2026

Soon thousands of radio intercepts were pouring into her office, just as they had done during the rumrunner days.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

The department had initially intercepted and inspected the shipment at the port based on a tip received by its counterfeit and piracy enforcement team, the department said in the release.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Jordan's army said it had intercepted eight missiles, without stating their origin.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Taiwan customs officials intercepted 56 of the servers, while 74 of the servers were shipped to China through Hong Kong and Indonesia.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

He had two passes intercepted, was sacked three times and did not look comfortable throwing on the run.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

The giant intercepted both of their attacks with his bow.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

With French officers claiming they are now intercepting two-thirds of small boats before they can reach the coast, that means fewer crossing opportunities.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Ukraine’s air force hasn’t yet released data showing how many jet-powered drones it is intercepting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Jordan's military also reported intercepting five Iranian drones, followed by three missiles, in two waves of strikes that caused no casualties or damage.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

After intercepting an illegal shipment of pink-breasted cockatoos from Australia, they needed to find the birds a new home.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Anyone intercepting the text would assume it had something to do with breakfast, but it would actually be a reference to the judge from family court.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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