intervene
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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
Smith told the Guardian he regretted his actions but decided to intervene at the store in Clapham Junction, south London, after seeing thefts there "every hour of every day for the last five years".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
"It suggests new ways to intervene before patients progress to severe inflammation that can require intubation."
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Nearly 7 in 10 respondents said they want state and local authorities to intervene when they witness unlawful detentions or excessive use of force by federal immigration agents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Joe looked at me and knew what I was thinking: he whispered to me not to intervene, as we were guests in the Sudan and did not want to offend our host’s hospitality.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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