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intercept

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


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The critical munitions used in the war span two categories: long-range ground attack systems, and the air and missile defences used to intercept incoming Iranian attacks.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Kuwait's military said its air defence forces were working to intercept an ongoing attack on its territory, as countries across the Gulf were targeted by drones and missiles.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

One promising possibility would be to intercept Tau containing extracellular vesicles after they leave diseased neurons but before they reach healthy ones.

From Science Daily Jun. 30, 2026

It involves France using millions of pounds worth of drones, two helicopters and a camera system to intercept people smugglers and illegal migrants.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

The guard sent to intercept the morning papers found Holmes sitting at his table reading the news as calmly as if reading about the weather.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

A top FBI official recently revealed that the bureau does have the authority to make such intercepts.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

It now intercepts a vast proportion of drones and missiles – although Russia often fires them in such great numbers they overwhelmed air defences and many do get through.

From BBC May 25, 2026

SkyFall’s P1-Sun intercepts other drones, like Russia’s versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.

From Barron's Apr. 28, 2026

But Apple Intelligence intercepts user intent before it ever reaches a Meta app.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 15, 2026

When Elizebeth and her team broke the intercepts, they turned out to be messages from spies.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

Bennett’s deep pass for Adams along the left sideline was tipped by new cornerback Jaylen Watson and intercepted by safety Kamren Kinchens.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

The Daily Telegraph says Iran has been sending suspected covert operatives across the Channel after individuals with links to Tehran's intelligence agencies were intercepted by UK authorities on small boats.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Elsewhere in the region, Kuwait's armed forces said they had intercepted Iranian drones.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

When asked by AFP about reports of explosions near the Israeli city of Eilat, a military spokeswoman said both Israeli and Jordanian forces had intercepted a projectile.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

Between October 6 and 8 Alice and Nellie had written at least three letters that Holmes had intercepted.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Jordan's military also reported intercepting five Iranian drones, followed by three missiles, in two waves of strikes that caused no casualties or damage.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

The Bliksem EXO system is designed to close a gap in European defenses by intercepting medium- and intermediate-range missiles in space.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Air raid alerts sounded in Bahrain, while Kuwait's army said the country's forces were intercepting "hostile aerial targets" on Monday.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

US Central Command later released footage it said showed a naval vessel intercepting a cargo ship.

From BBC Apr. 19, 2026

Anyone intercepting the text would assume it had something to do with breakfast, but it would actually be a reference to the judge from family court.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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