intervene

Example Sentences

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We can see Houghton’s play in these moments, but then Alloway’s cheeky pop sensibility intervenes, the arch artificiality and ironic tone draining the emotional impact.

From Los Angeles Times

But sometimes mom and dad have to intervene to remind them it’s good for both to do well when it comes to family bragging rights.

From Los Angeles Times

In several territories, including the UK, children do not contribute to this advertising machine but only since regulators intervened.

From BBC

A patient who intervened to prevent a bombing at a hospital has revealed he hugged the man who was planning the attack to help calm him down.

From BBC

The judge intervened to tell Burrows that he appreciated how strongly he felt about the case, but asked him to listen to Sherborne's questions.

From BBC