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Recent Examples of intercept
Shortly before midnight on May 23, 1798, highwaymen just north of Dublin intercepted and set on fire a mail coach headed to Belfast.
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Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
The checks were intercepted and fraudulently cashed.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Both shipments were intercepted by law enforcement.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Mac Allister anticipates and intercepts a Lewis Hall pass before clipping a perfectly weighted ball ahead of Salah, who assists the Jones goal that makes it 1-1.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 May 2025
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Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
The checks were intercepted and fraudulently cashed.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Both shipments were intercepted by law enforcement.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Mac Allister anticipates and intercepts a Lewis Hall pass before clipping a perfectly weighted ball ahead of Salah, who assists the Jones goal that makes it 1-1.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercept
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In the morning, the restaurant doubles as a coffee shop where guests can grab drip coffee, fresh juices, and a small selection of hot and cold breakfast options, including the beloved Hawaiian classic, Loco Moco.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The colorful bar framed in bright neon lights is on the main concourse, so people walking by can grab a drink and head to the casino or other favorite activity, Allen said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Amid rewards of $20,000 for tips leading to an apprehension, more than 200 law enforcement personnel led by the Louisiana State Police are seeking to capture them and anyone helping them.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Wrigley Field Photos capture Jelly Roll and Post Malone at Wrigley Field.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Four seconds after subbing in for Turner, Bryant blocked a layup attempt by Knicks forward OG Anunoby, which sparked a fast break.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza blocked and offloaded 77 food trucks, the U.N. World Food Program said, as hunger mounts amid Israel's monthslong blockade of the territory.—
SAM MEDNICK,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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Just be sure to click that boss button before you get caught goofing off.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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Its structure brings to mind Mario Kart World: There are wider, more open zones to explore in between races of intense cycling action where catching a slipstream is key to securing a win.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The man then got up from his seat and walked as close to the well as possible, before being interdicted by a marshal.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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So far this fiscal year, since October 2024, the Coast Guard has tracked 277 vessels clandestinely entering U.S. waters from Mexico in the San Diego area, some of the boats being interdicted and others getting away, Read said.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
5 May 2025
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“Intercept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercept. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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