interception
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That set up a fascinating finish, with three lead changes in the final five minutes, beginning with an interception by Denver safety Talanoa Hufanga which he ran back for a 66-yard touchdown.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Gardner-Johnson, a former Philadelphia Eagles standout who made a key interception Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Tyler Shough bundled over in a big crowd for a slightly controversial touchdown given the ball was largely unsighted, before two-time MVP Jackson then threw a late interception when trying to salvage the game.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
This six-fumble fiasco saw the Chargers end drives in this frustrating staccato: missed field goal, punt, interception, punt, touchdown, punt, end of half, touchdown, punt, punt, fumble, interception, safety.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
When Terrell throws a fourth-quarter interception, the Bellmont football team ends up finishing 2-6 for the season, so they don’t make the playoffs.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
Vocabulary lists containing interception
cept, capt, ceive (take, hold, seize)
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cept, capt, ceive (take, hold, seize)
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