interception

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Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates shut down a gas field after a missile interception reportedly rained debris on it and started a fire, the Associated Press reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

A separate statement said "some civilian facilities sustained material damage as a result of falling fragments and debris from interception operations".

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 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

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