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
Nearly 7 in 10 respondents said they want state and local authorities to intervene when they witness unlawful detentions or excessive use of force by federal immigration agents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
I was about to intervene when the brothers came apart and let out a doubled scream so loud and piercing I feared my head would break.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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