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

Another building was damaged by debris from an interception in Haniel, a farming community in the central Sharon region, but no injuries were reported.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The government said there had been "a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception", without directly mentioning the airport.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Dubai authorities said Saturday that a a Pakistani national had been killed by debris from an "aerial interception".

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 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