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intercept

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


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It said that law enforcement officials were working to intercept any additional letters, but “it is possible that some letters may reach their destinations.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Hypersonic missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and can manoeuvre mid-flight, making them significantly harder to track and intercept.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Abdulrahman Alfozan, who worked at the AI firm as an engineer, was charged federally with using or endeavoring to use an electronic, mechanical, or other device to intercept oral communications.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

In the past, Russian forces had tried to intercept the drones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

But Sanders had picked up his third foul while trying to intercept a drive by Ben at the end of the half.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

Even more promising, the researchers have already used this discovery to develop a molecular decoy that intercepts the toxin before it can damage colon cells.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 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

Before I can reach it, Gavin intercepts me.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

Another four drones were also intercepted on Wednesday night, according to the Saudi-led coalition that is supporting the Yemeni government in its war against the Houthis.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The Saudi-led coalition said Wednesday that it intercepted drones launched toward the kingdom, including one targeting the Eastern Province, a major oil-producing region.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Safety Quentin Lake intercepted a pass for a defense that was without All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie because of a groin injury.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Padilla said postal inspectors intercepted a suspicious parcel addressed to his office, according to reports.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

He intercepted the pass and raced toward his basket.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

By intercepting the toxin, the decoys successfully protected the mice from BFT-induced damage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

Earlier on Wednesday, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen reported intercepting six drones.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

At the moment, most of the weight is on intelligence services intercepting an attacker before they spring into action.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

After the Seahawks picked off Herbert on the first play from scrimmage, the Chargers returned the favor on Seattle’s first play, intercepting a Sam Darnold pass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Thanks in no small part to her decryptions, the Coast Guard was intercepting many more rumrunners, depriving the crime bosses of their profits.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield


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