intervene

Example Sentences

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When something goes wrong, the necessary skills to intervene may no longer be available.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

During the Gulf War, a 1990 vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq, while in 2011 a similar vote permitted NATO's intervention in Libya.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger also recently asked the administration to intervene, a spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Others who spoke at Tuesday’s meeting in Sacramento called for the state water board to intervene and require L.A. to take less water to enable the lake to rise, or to stop taking water altogether.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Ron looked around as though hoping somebody else would intervene, but nobody spoke.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling