interception
Example Sentences
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The air-defence systems are used for the long-range interception of ballistic missiles.
From BBC
Abu Dhabi has shut down operations at a gas facility due to falling debris from missile interceptions, the Emirati capital's media office said.
From Barron's
"We heard three noisy interceptions, but on the fourth one, we knew it was our house," said Sigal Amir, who lives next door and was sheltering in her safe room when the explosion hit.
From BBC
"Some don't leave the shelters, don't leave their homes, because of the situation, because sometimes we have interceptions even before there is a siren and it's scary," Ohana explained.
From Barron's
Some of the arrests were for posting video clips documenting missile attacks and interceptions.
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