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intercept

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


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One promising possibility would be to intercept Tau containing extracellular vesicles after they leave diseased neurons but before they reach healthy ones.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

Local authorities' abilities have been expanded to jam and intercept these devices, and dozens of local police officers serving in the 11 US host cities have received specialized training at an FBI training center.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The army began erecting netting along roads to intercept the craft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

AFP journalists in Jerusalem and the West Bank city of Ramallah heard a series of explosions and the Israeli army said it worked to intercept a new wave of Iranian missiles.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The wooden man, who still danced near Grandpa and Lena, sprinted to intercept Hugo.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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