intercept

Example Sentences

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Kuwait's military said its air defences were working to intercept missiles and drones fired towards the Gulf nation's territory.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The system, composed of radars, control node, and missile launchers, can intercept munitions and aircraft and will integrate within the wider air defences in the region, the ministry said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It recently has been using upgraded versions of its David’s Sling system, which was designed to shoot down rockets and shorter-range ballistic missiles, to intercept bigger and longer-range varieties—with mixed results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

"The air defence systems operated but did not intercept the missile, we will investigate the incident and learn from it," military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin wrote on X.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Cavalry rode to the Occoquan River to intercept anyone who attempted to cross.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson