run interference

Example Sentences

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Barr had been a top Trump loyalist who helped run interference in special counsel Bob Mueller's investigation and led the administration's violent crackdown on Black Lives Matter protests.

From Salon

The collusion of mainstream Republicans who have, in essence, run interference for such dangerous, well-armed conspiracy theorists has stained the party of Lincoln indelibly, while the participation of active-duty military and police personnel in these groups poses a dire threat to the Republic.

From Salon

Each time Congress weighs taxing them, the merely rich rush to run interference for the fabulously rich.

From New York Times

The driver has been charged with aggravated assault against police, felony obstruction, theft by receiving stolen auto, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, hit and run, interference with government property and other charges.

From Fox News

Driving for two days with my friend and my unhappy husband wasn’t a barrel of laughs, but it’s a blessing to have someone who can run interference and is better at counting to 10.

From Los Angeles Times