run interference
Example Sentences
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At times Robbie has to run interference between his son and daughter when things get too heated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
Roberts did watch a replay and was convinced Muncy may have run interference.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2021
“But rather than independently investigating this, they’ve tried to run interference more than anything,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2021
We would totally find a way to shut it down if he didn’t like it; I’ve had to run interference for the daughter because her mom calls her so often.
From Slate • May 14, 2021
“Then can you please go out there and find out? And run interference for Mummy and Papa?”
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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