intervene
Example Sentences
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The government can intervene in any council if it is deemed to be failing.
From BBC
The same year, he intervened on Netflix’s behalf to ensure its films would be eligible for Oscars consideration.
Instead of complying, Waymo has turned around and filed a suit against the city, asking the court to intervene.
From Los Angeles Times
That is raising the prospect that Japan’s Ministry of Finance could intervene in the market to prop up the currency.
From Barron's
Soon after the city decided not to intervene, another group decided to try and shut the clinic down - this one spearheaded by Texas pastor Mark Lee Dickson.
From BBC
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