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intercept

[in-ter-sept, in-ter-sept] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛpt, ˈɪn tərˌsɛpt /


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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

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

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

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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