intervene
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That is, until an affectionate aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, intervene on Mary’s behalf, inviting her to London and a fresh start.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
But by the year’s end—when those midterms are over—they may be willing to intervene if the FDA hasn’t already acted.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
In the Netherlands, police had to intervene at a mall near The Hague after hundreds of people flocked to the store.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The VAR Paul Howard decided the holding had taken place before the corner was taken, so he could not intervene to award a penalty.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
But they were both older and wiser coyotes and knew that even if I did not somehow intervene, coming under the mare to take the rabbit would be tantamount to committing suicide.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
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