intervene
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On Friday the first and deputy first minister's sent a joint letter to the prime minister calling for the government to intervene on rising costs.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
During the 1990 Gulf War, a vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq after it invaded Kuwait.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
After she didn’t return to the den for several days and her cub’s condition started to dangerously deteriorate, the Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized the park service to intervene and rescue him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
"It suggests new ways to intervene before patients progress to severe inflammation that can require intubation."
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
The remarks grew ever more debased and treacherous so that Mr Charles - at least so he claimed - was obliged to intervene with the suggestion that such talk was bad form.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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