intervene
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Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who must decide whether OpenAI -- the creator of ChatGPT -- betrayed its original nonprofit mission, had to intervene several times to compel the world's richest man to answer questions.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
However, further swift gains in the currency pair could spur Japan’s finance ministry to intervene in FX markets to prop up the yen, CBA adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
He also urged neighbouring countries Burkina Faso and Niger not to intervene.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
But he also wishes that Veterans Affairs had provided more services, that the mental health system allowed family more opportunities to intervene and that law enforcement listened when he warned them about his son’s gun.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Joe looked at me and knew what I was thinking: he whispered to me not to intervene, as we were guests in the Sudan and did not want to offend our host’s hospitality.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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