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intervene

[in-ter-veen] / ˌɪn tərˈvin /




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On Friday the first and deputy first minister's sent a joint letter to the prime minister calling for the government to intervene on rising costs.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

During the 1990 Gulf War, a vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq after it invaded Kuwait.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

When something goes wrong, the necessary skills to intervene may no longer be available.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

After she didn’t return to the den for several days and her cub’s condition started to dangerously deteriorate, the Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized the park service to intervene and rescue him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Randall was soon forced to intervene to formally separate them, like bickering children.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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