intercept
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It said that law enforcement officials were working to intercept any additional letters, but “it is possible that some letters may reach their destinations.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Hypersonic missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and can manoeuvre mid-flight, making them significantly harder to track and intercept.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Alfozan, who had worked on OpenAI’s product team for more than a year, was charged with using or endeavoring to use a device to intercept oral communications, prosecutors said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
The shipment went through a freight hub at East Midlands Airport on the way, allowing NCA and Border Force to intercept on Friday.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Patriots had somehow managed to intercept the real letter, in which Wright had warned that the rebels were threatening British rule.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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Even more promising, the researchers have already used this discovery to develop a molecular decoy that intercepts the toxin before it can damage colon cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
A top FBI official recently revealed that the bureau does have the authority to make such intercepts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Israel's army sometimes intercepts drones that cross the border, but also often loses contact with the small, low-flying devices.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
SkyFall’s P1-Sun intercepts other drones, like Russia’s versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Soon thousands of radio intercepts were pouring into her office, just as they had done during the rumrunner days.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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Two-way senior standout Avery Olson caught two touchdown passes and intercepted two passes against No. 4 Huntington Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
The Saudi military said it intercepted and destroyed four drones in the eastern part of its territory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Returning on a German U-boat to County Kerry in April 1916, Casement was intercepted and arrested by British authorities.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The Saudi-led coalition said Wednesday that it intercepted drones launched toward the kingdom, including one targeting the Eastern Province, a major oil-producing region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Thank goodness someone reported the notes to Mr. Tushman yesterday, and he opened Auggie’s locker and intercepted them before Auggie ever saw them.”
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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By intercepting the toxin, the decoys successfully protected the mice from BFT-induced damage.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Earlier on Wednesday, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen reported intercepting six drones.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
After the Seahawks picked off Herbert on the first play from scrimmage, the Chargers returned the favor on Seattle’s first play, intercepting a Sam Darnold pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
With French officers claiming they are now intercepting two-thirds of small boats before they can reach the coast, that means fewer crossing opportunities.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“I don’t care whether you’re lying or not They’re going to get you for intercepting Major Major’s correspondence, too. A lot of that stuff is classified information.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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