intercept

Example Sentences

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Incredibly, another intercept presented Edinburgh with a fourth try of their own on the stroke of half-time.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Kuwait's military said its air defences were working to intercept missiles and drones fired towards the Gulf nation's territory.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The UK is locked in last-minute talks with France over the renewal of a deal to pay for beach patrols to intercept small boats in the English Channel.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It recently has been using upgraded versions of its David’s Sling system, which was designed to shoot down rockets and shorter-range ballistic missiles, to intercept bigger and longer-range varieties—with mixed results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Wes and his friend cut into an alley, trying to intercept Ray before he could get to his house.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore