run interference
Example Sentences
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At times Robbie has to run interference between his son and daughter when things get too heated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
He told her: “He’s gonna run interference for me right now, and that’s damn good advice, and I appreciate that very much.”
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2022
Roberts did watch a replay and was convinced Muncy may have run interference.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2021
I want to help her feel less anxious and have promised to run interference, but she's also thinking about emailing our cousin to make sure she hasn't told anyone/no one will bring it up.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 12, 2020
“I’ll try to run interference and give you a couple hours before somebody comes in to check vitals and the like.”
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
