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 other judgements, the panel voted 4-1 that the VAR was correct not to intervene on the potential handball by Benjamin Sesko before the Manchester United striker scored against Liverpool.
From BBC • May 15, 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
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
I had tried to read up on what should happen at an execution; I had some misguided thought that I could intervene if they did something incorrectly.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing intervene
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