intervene

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Event security staff became aware of a disturbance in the trees and were able to intervene and lead the distressed victim away to safety.

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"This government is stepping in sooner - backing teachers, calling out misogyny, and intervening when warning signs appear to stop harm before it starts."

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The group included railway worker Samir Zitouni, who was hailed for his efforts to save passengers, train driver Andrew Johnson, and Stephen Crean, who was stabbed in the hand when he intervened.

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Mr Pierce added: "Over-reliance on automation and failure to intervene when clear harm indicators are present exposes consumers to unnecessary risk."

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In the intervening years, it went through "hundreds" of re-writes, changing lyrics and tempos, before finally "coming to life" at Batmanglij's home studio.

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