intercept

Example Sentences

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The UK is locked in last-minute talks with France over the renewal of a deal to pay for beach patrols to intercept small boats in the English Channel.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Between April and December 2025, Europol said the NCA and Belgian colleagues had managed to successfully intercept seven different vehicles in Belgium which were carrying these kits and driving towards France.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"Not only air defence but also capabilities to intercept speed boats and surface drones, and to detect mines would be required."

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

They have been using multimillion-dollar missiles and jet fighters to intercept a barrage of Iran’s Shahed drones, which cost just tens of thousands of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

I charged, and as the lion leaped to intercept me, I chunked a space food pouch into its maw—a chunk of cellophane-wrapped, freeze-dried strawberry parfait.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan