intercept
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The new generation of jet-powered Geran drones reaches speeds of about 300 miles an hour, roughly three times faster than previous versions of the drone, making them harder to intercept.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 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
Ukraine's air force said it managed to intercept 55 missiles and 265 drones launched by Moscow.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The soldier who’d gone to intercept the train was standing outside, waist-deep in wildflowers.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
A top FBI official recently revealed that the bureau does have the authority to make such intercepts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
It now intercepts a vast proportion of drones and missiles – although Russia often fires them in such great numbers they overwhelmed air defences and many do get through.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
SkyFall’s P1-Sun intercepts other drones, like Russia’s versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
The radar is a critical component of the ground-based missile-defense system, which intercepts ballistic missiles above the atmosphere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
Simon intercepts me on my way to the buses.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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
Joshua Jones ran for 124 yards and one touchdown in 24 carries, De’Andre Kirkpatrick ran for a one-yard touchdown and intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter to keep Crenshaw close.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 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
Gary Edwards scored the go-ahead touchdown, intercepted a pass to squelch a Plano East comeback, and then scored again.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
Current missions include intercepting Iranian missiles, providing cover for commercial ships in the strait and blockading Iranian ports and coastal areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
It credits French authorities with intercepting 185 potential crossings involving 4,300 migrants this summer over four separate weeks, as well as stopping 12 boats at sea using new techniques.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Only the most advanced air defence, such as the US-made Patriot system, is capable of intercepting them.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Kuwait, which like Bahrain hosts US military installations, also reported intercepting Iranian attacks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
She steps forward, intercepting me in the middle of the lobby.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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