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intervene

[in-ter-veen] / ˌɪn tərˈvin /




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The War Powers Act has historically proven difficult to enforce, with courts generally reluctant to intervene in disputes between Congress and the White House over military action.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The case is not the first time Cal Fire has faced questions about conduct at its stations and whether management failed to intervene.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Umer Farooq, an Islamabad-based analyst and a former correspondent of Jane's Defence Weekly, says there is growing confidence in Islamabad that Washington and Gulf capitals would intervene rapidly in any future crisis.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

First, in April 2025, lawmakers passed a law intended to clarify when doctors could intervene in medical emergencies.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

They’re too young to be good at it, and Security officers are quick to intervene.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard




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