intervention
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The Dutch government later suspended its intervention, although the court’s measures remained in place.
Wingtech representatives responded that the Dutch intervention was "incomprehensible" and meant the row "degenerated needlessly".
From Barron's
Within five years a French resurgence would gather momentum, driven by the intervention of a 17-year-old peasant girl known as Joan of Arc.
“Our first priority is to accelerate growth, funded by stepped up productivity and operating model changes that will involve a significant cost intervention over the next two years,” Van den Brink said.
The court also asked the federal government to consider "legislative interventions", like shifting the burden of proof on to the accused from the victim.
From BBC
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