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


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Ukraine is testing alternatives to intercept jet drones, but they will take months to implement at scale.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has ordered an urgent review by Border Security Command, calling the failure to intercept the two boats "not acceptable".

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

To intercept them, Ukraine is using combat aircraft, including F-16s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Authorities would have powers to restrict basic freedoms such as freedom of movement and assembly and, most controversially of all, intercept communications in specific geographic areas.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 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

Italy provides financial and technical support to the Libyan Coast Guard, which in turn intercepts boats and returns migrants to mainland Libya.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

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

In the second half Erin blocks three shots, intercepts two passes, drives the lane several times for layups, comes off endless screens, sinks shot after shot, and secures the win easily.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

Farther east, debris from an intercepted missile has fallen in a residential area.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

But many have been intercepted by U.S. authorities and groups in Yemen opposed to the Houthis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

The Rams did produce a few highlights: Stafford passed for two touchdowns, tight end Tyler Higbee and receiver Konata Mumpfield scored, Harrison Mevis kicked four field goals and defensive back Josh Wallace intercepted a pass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

A false start penalty pushed them back to the 19 before Hufanga intercepted Stafford’s pass into the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

They tried to sail to Germany, but the Coast Guard intercepted.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

With just over a minute left in the game, Rams cornerback Josh Wallace battled with Broncos receiver Pat Bryant before intercepting a Bo Nix pass at the Rams’ seven-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Ukraine’s air force hasn’t yet released data showing how many jet-powered drones it is intercepting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Previously the French authorities allowed most dinghies to head towards the UK once they had launched, because of the risk of intercepting them in deep water, while loaded with people.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

After intercepting an illegal shipment of pink-breasted cockatoos from Australia, they needed to find the birds a new home.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

“I don’t care whether you’re lying or not They’re going to get you for intercepting Major Major’s correspondence, too. A lot of that stuff is classified information.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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