intervene
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That is, until an affectionate aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, intervene on Mary’s behalf, inviting her to London and a fresh start.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
But by the year’s end—when those midterms are over—they may be willing to intervene if the FDA hasn’t already acted.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
The War Powers Act has historically proven difficult to enforce, with courts generally reluctant to intervene in disputes between Congress and the White House over military action.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“Given the short time period, we were not able to intervene and prevent this person from reaching the runway,” airport Chief Executive Officer Phillip Washington said at the news conference Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Randall was soon forced to intervene to formally separate them, like bickering children.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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