intervene
Example Sentences
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“What’s interesting is that Japan did it during a very low-liquidity week, so threatening to intervene when markets are thin, in theory, should give you a bigger spot bang for the buck.”
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
It allows the central bank to intervene by buying unlimited amounts of bonds in the secondary bond markets of any of its member countries with deteriorating financing conditions.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Maryland didn’t have much chance to intervene before the U.S.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
He also urged neighbouring countries Burkina Faso and Niger not to intervene.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
When this happened, my father had to intervene.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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