intervention
Example Sentences
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The couple believe that but for Campbell's intervention they might still be waiting.
From BBC
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan has grown more cautious about the inflation risk posed by a weak yen, a summary of opinions showed Monday, after recent volatility put markets on alert for intervention.
And of the 12 interventions, eight have gone against them.
From BBC
Large platforms report that a majority of routine queries—delivery status, returns, basic troubleshooting—are now handled without human intervention.
From Barron's
Complicating matters, he adds, is that there are no fresh water sources, which could make the animal's welfare dependent on human intervention.
From BBC
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