intervene
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“They lack the authority to detain or arrest suspects, intervene in crimes in progress, conduct searches, or carry firearms for enforcement purposes,” according to a May 21 report from the city agency.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“We have tried to intervene with limited resources by setting up a hand-washing station and providing some personal protective equipment for staff,” Lusenge told the Journal by email.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
That is, until an affectionate aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, intervene on Mary’s behalf, inviting her to London and a fresh start.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
In the Netherlands, police had to intervene at a mall near The Hague after hundreds of people flocked to the store.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Eyes watched from nearby windows and doors, but no one was about to intervene.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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