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intervene

[in-ter-veen] / ˌɪn tərˈvin /




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The case has raised questions about how Xuan and Zhang were able to collect so many surrogate children — and what took so long for authorities to intervene.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

"The doctors believe it would be right to intervene and so, following their advice, I have decided to have the operation to remove it. The operation is already planned in the coming days," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

Meanwhile, France’s central bank chief Emmanuel Moulin said he doesn’t think the ECB needs to intervene at this point.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

State medical organizations, in turn, blamed lawmakers for writing ambiguous laws that offered no guidance about when doctors can intervene.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

She dragged her feet all the way as if someone might intervene.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

The Bank of Japan intervenes in the market under the instruction of the ministry to ease economic damage from sharp fluctuations in exchange rates.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

The Economist's editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes questioned Musk on a range of topics, from whether he believed big tech executives should work together to tackle AI safety risks to why he intervenes in European politics.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

But it suggested that Beijing views an amphibious assault on Taiwan as risky and likely to fail, particularly if the U.S. intervenes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

“Real life intervenes for Kayce. Unfortunately it happens to so many of us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026

Out in the yard, the two kids start arguing over the bubble wand, and their mom intervenes.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Several then entered, one spray painting an anarchist "A" symbol on an inside wall, before police intervened to disperse them.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

When the states couldn’t come to a new agreement, federal officials intervened in mid-August, establishing guidelines to run through 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Players from both teams intervened, and the episode was documented on video by the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Riyadh's military coalition intervened to support the government the following year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

My star vanished as I drew near: some obstacle had intervened between me and it.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

"That this coming event is worse than that, after three intervening global bleaching events ... is a terrifying reality," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Upon arriving, the statues discover that Rome has undergone more than a few changes over the intervening centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Although Harbaugh doesn’t see himself intervening on McDaniel’s turf, he does want to see improvement from Herbert.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

"Constant checking, tracking or intervening may soothe the parent in the short term, but it can inadvertently communicate to the young adult: 'I am not sure you can cope without me.'"

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

He frowned, watching as Ronny rushed toward the goat, but appeared to have no intention of intervening.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri


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