intervene

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West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was furious the VAR did not intervene to disallow the goal and give a free-kick.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

During the Gulf War, a 1990 vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq, while in 2011 a similar vote permitted NATO's intervention in Libya.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Cal/OSHA sued the Sheriff’s Department on Jan. 15 and asked a judge to intervene to force the department to hand over the documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A force stronger than his own will had to intervene, like the car that had crushed his knee and put him in a wheelchair in 1988.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French