run interference
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To run interference, the district introduced a “signing day” when parents could come and ask questions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
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
We would totally find a way to shut it down if he didn’t like it; I’ve had to run interference for the daughter because her mom calls her so often.
From Slate ● May 14, 2021
So when she could find the time, she would paint furiously on the weekend and my dad would run interference to keep the kids away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2020
“Then can you please go out there and find out? And run interference for Mummy and Papa?”
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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