intervene

"I don't think I'm a hero. I think that I just was a person who had an opportunity to intervene in a safe-ish sort of way."

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

It was another example of her versatility and ability to improvise and intervene when needed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

"It helps us map complex disease with such precision that we can begin to anticipate its course and intervene before the most serious damage occurs."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Sober sisters walk around the party, intervene when necessary and ensure members get home safely.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

In order to affect the future profoundly, a time traveler would probably have to intervene in a number of carefully chosen events, to change the weave of history.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

The Economist's editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes questioned Musk on a range of topics, from whether he believed big tech executives should work together to tackle AI safety risks to why he intervenes in European politics.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

"When one country intervenes in the decisions of another country, freedom dies," Petro wrote Tuesday in response to Trump's endorsement.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

We can see Houghton’s play in these moments, but then Alloway’s cheeky pop sensibility intervenes, the arch artificiality and ironic tone draining the emotional impact.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026

One-third of the nation’s coal fleet plans to retire over the next five years, unless someone intervenes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

“Vegetables are good for you; your mother says so too. Have some more,” she insists, until Father intervenes and upholds my right to refuse a dish I don’t like.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

Several then entered, one spray painting an anarchist "A" symbol on an inside wall, before police intervened to disperse them.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said the person “heroically intervened to stop further loss of life.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Players from both teams intervened, and the episode was documented on video by the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Riyadh's military coalition intervened to support the government the following year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

This is when I realize that Coach has intervened.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

ECB President Christine Lagarde has reacted coolly when asked about the prospect of the central bank intervening to support French debt.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Aren’t they supposed to be coming forward with protective concern, and intervening to get us off the path of “2027”?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Although Harbaugh doesn’t see himself intervening on McDaniel’s turf, he does want to see improvement from Herbert.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Ashok Khemka became nationally known after intervening in a controversial land transaction in 2012, while police officer Neeraj Jadaun was praised for confronting a mob during deadly religious violence in Delhi in 2020.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Pa and Ma watch both sons closely, giving advice and intervening when they have to.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman