intervene

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West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was furious the VAR did not intervene to disallow the goal and give a free-kick.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"It suggests new ways to intervene before patients progress to severe inflammation that can require intubation."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 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

Rich McKay, chairman of the NFL’s competition committee, said the league has the infrastructure to intervene and help out in those situations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Then he says that he saw me picking on a sixth grader today and decided to intervene.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya