intervention

Example Sentences

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“In this case, the data showed the kitten would not survive on its own, and intervention was appropriate.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

He suggested the possibility of government operations to support the currency, which has recently stood near the 160 intervention danger zone against the dollar as safe-haven demand bolsters the greenback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Despite the complexities, there seems to be an agreement that education and early intervention is key.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

After all, Montaigne never gave an example of heavenly inspiration, of divine intervention, without hedging it about with doubts and difficulties.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton