intercept

Example Sentences

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The UK is locked in last-minute talks with France over the renewal of a deal to pay for beach patrols to intercept small boats in the English Channel.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

We have one of the world’s most effective defense shields and intercept more than 95% of these attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Between April and December 2025, Europol said the NCA and Belgian colleagues had managed to successfully intercept seven different vehicles in Belgium which were carrying these kits and driving towards France.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin wrote on X that "air defence systems operated but did not intercept the missile, we will investigate the incident."

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

"I have interval pings. Working out our intercept range and velocity . . ." Martinez and Lewis stared at Johanssen as she brought up the intercept calculation software.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir