intervene
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WSJ: Besides debunkbot.com, are there other ways debunkbots can intervene in the real world if people aren’t participating in a study?
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
The agencies involved accepted that opportunities to intervene had been missed and promised to implement the findings.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In November, about 24 hours after the couple’s baby was born, the attorney general filed a motion to intervene in the case.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
“ENOUGH!” bellowed Harry, who had seen Ginny glowering in Ron’s direction and, remembering her reputation as an accomplished caster of the Bat-Bogey Hex, soared over to intervene before things got out of hand.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing intervene
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