intervene
Example Sentences
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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
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
"It suggests new ways to intervene before patients progress to severe inflammation that can require intubation."
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Rich McKay, chairman of the NFL’s competition committee, said the league has the infrastructure to intervene and help out in those situations.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Eyes watched from nearby windows and doors, but no one was about to intervene.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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