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intervention

Definition for intervention

noun as in the act of intervening

noun as in armed interference

Strongest matches

attack, invasion

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But the body's intervention was crucial in other ways too.

From BBC

He added that Miliband needed to support takeover bids for the site, in a similar government intervention to the one taken at the Scunthorpe steel works, also in north Lincolnshire.

From BBC

He described the interventions and surgery necessary for Molly's survival as "really tough", particularly for such young children, pointing out they also carry additional risks.

From BBC

Kidman and several of his close friends staged an intervention that Urban said changed his life.

From BBC

“I told him in very plain language there is no insurrection or threat to public safety that necessitates military intervention in Portland or any other city in our state,” Kotek said.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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