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
In the Netherlands, police had to intervene at a mall near The Hague after hundreds of people flocked to the store.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
In November, about 24 hours after the couple’s baby was born, the attorney general filed a motion to intervene in the case.
From Slate • 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
She dragged her feet all the way as if someone might intervene.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
Vocabulary lists containing intervene
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