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interception

[in-ter-sep-shuhn] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛp ʃən /


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Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani recently lauded the interception rate as "exceeding expectations".

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

But an exceptionally high interception rate of Iranian missiles by sophisticated air defenses helped avoid catastrophic damage, at least so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Communication networks are vulnerable to interception and jamming.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

He made a poor start, throwing an interception and kicking out on the full.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

But Winchell was only 2 of 16 passing for 42 yards and 1 interception.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger