intervene

Example Sentences

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During the 1990 Gulf War, a vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq after it invaded Kuwait.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Smith told the Guardian he regretted his actions but decided to intervene at the store in Clapham Junction, south London, after seeing thefts there "every hour of every day for the last five years".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

When something goes wrong, the necessary skills to intervene may no longer be available.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Cal/OSHA sued the Sheriff’s Department on Jan. 15 and asked a judge to intervene to force the department to hand over the documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“What is this?” said frozen Mr. Flux, unable to intervene.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles