intercept

Example Sentences

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Incredibly, another intercept presented Edinburgh with a fourth try of their own on the stroke of half-time.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

Without Starlink, Russia was forced to rely much more heavily on radio traffic—which, unlike communications over Starlink, Ukraine was able to intercept.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

"Not only air defence but also capabilities to intercept speed boats and surface drones, and to detect mines would be required."

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The soldier who’d gone to intercept the train was standing outside, waist-deep in wildflowers.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs