intervenes

Example Sentences

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But it suggested that Beijing views an amphibious assault on Taiwan as risky and likely to fail, particularly if the U.S. intervenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

At several points, Ratner intervenes to prod Trump into sharing more about herself.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

That kind of analysis identifies disparities in outcomes, assesses whether they are justified by legitimate objectives, and intervenes when they are not.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

But harsh reality intervenes and the losses begin to accumulate.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

“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