intervene

Example Sentences

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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

If there is a need for more oil, the agency will intervene and make a suggestion to governments, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Nearly 7 in 10 respondents said they want state and local authorities to intervene when they witness unlawful detentions or excessive use of force by federal immigration agents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Antitrust lawyers said it was highly unusual for Justice Department leaders to intervene at that stage to prevent antitrust staff from collecting more information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

I didn’t intervene or stop them from packing.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall