intercept
Example Sentences
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He had two passes intercepted — including one that was returned for a touchdown — and lost a fumble.
From Los Angeles Times
Electronic warfare isn’t new, with the British Navy jamming and intercepting radio communications as far back as the start of the last century.
In a separate post on social media, the outlet said the U.S. was attempting to intercept the tanker, bound for Murmansk, Russia, despite its “clear civilian status.”
Two US officials told the broadcaster that American forces plan to intercept the ship, which historically has carried Venezuelan crude oil and is thought to be between Scotland and Iceland.
From BBC
Across the league entering Sunday, 2.2% of passes this season had been intercepted, meaning the average defense would have had about 11 picks.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
