intercept

Example Sentences

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Authorities in both countries say they intercept almost all of them, but the attacks are still inflicting damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Incredibly, another intercept presented Edinburgh with a fourth try of their own on the stroke of half-time.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

We have one of the world’s most effective defense shields and intercept more than 95% of these attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin wrote on X that "air defence systems operated but did not intercept the missile, we will investigate the incident."

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

We intercept German messages, but we can’t break the ciphers.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin