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intercept

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


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The Houthi advance was aided because they were able to intercept the communications of Saudi-backed fighters, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held an emergency meeting with ministers and commanders to work out how to produce new high-speed missiles that can intercept the faster Russian drones.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

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

That is a huge difference with the parallel revolution in drone warfare: drones, and systems used to intercept drones, including air-defense drones, are much simpler and cheaper.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Through her little peep-hole, Sophie saw the Fleshlumpeating Giant moving over to intercept them.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl

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

SkyFall’s P1-Sun intercepts other drones, like Russia’s versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.

From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026

The Thaad is a sophisticated and costly ground-based missile-defense system that intercepts ballistic missiles above the atmosphere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026

He continued to insist that she and her team focus on the dwindling South American spy intercepts, which provided little useful intelligence.

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

This year, three of Maye’s 12 deep pass attempts have been intercepted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

But many have been intercepted by U.S. authorities and groups in Yemen opposed to the Houthis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

But on third and goal, Dalton’s pass intended for Dontayvion Wicks was intercepted by Chicago’s Dillon Thieneman in the end zone to stop the drive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Then in the third quarter, on the Patriots’ first play from scrimmage after falling behind 21-3, Maye had a pass intercepted by Jacksonville’s Jarrian Jones.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

“I know. Still, if the Ferolind is intercepted, we’ll have no way out of Djerholm.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

After the Seahawks picked off Herbert on the first play from scrimmage, the Chargers returned the favor on Seattle’s first play, intercepting a Sam Darnold pass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

The next season, despite not intercepting a pass, McDuffie earned All-Pro recognition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 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

Previously the French authorities allowed most dinghies to head towards the UK once they had launched, because of the risk of intercepting them in deep water, while loaded with people.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

“I don’t care whether you’re lying or not They’re going to get you for intercepting Major Major’s correspondence, too. A lot of that stuff is classified information.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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