intercept
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Ukrainian troops have periodically delivered food and other supplies by drone from across the river, though Ukrainian officials say Russian forces sometimes intercept the packages, or punish those caught receiving them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
But I’d like to gently intercept your hand on the way there and redirect it toward wherever you keep your vinegar.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Ukraine is testing alternatives to intercept jet drones, but they will take months to implement at scale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The Russian army has new jet-powered unmanned aircraft that are much faster and more difficult to intercept.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Even the Navy admitted that the Coast Guard was “10 years more advanced” than its own intercept service.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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Ukraine intercepts 55% of Russia’s jet drones, compared to more than 90% of older Shaheds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
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
In the second half Erin blocks three shots, intercepts two passes, drives the lane several times for layups, comes off endless screens, sinks shot after shot, and secures the win easily.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted 44 of the 70 cruise or ballistic missiles and 117 of the 130 drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The Saudi-led military coalition that backs Yemen's government said the missile was intercepted.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Skinner passed for three touchdowns, intercepted a pass and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown and recovered Chaminade’s attempted onside kick to seal the win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Last week one boat set off from Normandy and spent more than 30 hours at sea, before being intercepted and taken to Dover by Border Force.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
I intercepted with Riptide, but his strike was so powerful, my blade could only deflect it.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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Since the start of the 20th century, when the British Royal Navy experimented with radio jamming and intercepting enemy communications, the vulnerability of radio signals has been exploited in combat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The next season, despite not intercepting a pass, McDuffie earned All-Pro recognition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Geran drones began as versions of relatively slow, propeller-driven Iranian Shahed drones, which Ukraine has become adept at intercepting after heavy investment in equipment and training to counter the threat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
On Friday last, the military also destroyed a boat after intercepting and evacuating the crew.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
A few Earthborn launched a volley of rocks, but from the sides of the hull a dozen Archimedes spheres sprayed out, intercepting the boulders and blasting them to dust.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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