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Recent Examples of intercept
According to analysts, the Ukrainian military has been using them in an extremely effective way, shooting down missiles that Moscow claimed were impossible to intercept, such as the Kinzhal ballistic missiles.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Meanwhile, Russia intercepted 48 Ukrainian drones launched over its territory, the Defense Ministry said on Telegram.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 July 2025
The Coast Guard offloaded 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,220 pounds of marijuana at a base in Miami Beach after intercepting four vessels in the Caribbean Sea.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2025
That solar energy flows into space in all directions around the sun, and a tiny fraction (about half a billionth) of it is intercepted by Earth, heating our planet.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 July 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Meanwhile, Russia intercepted 48 Ukrainian drones launched over its territory, the Defense Ministry said on Telegram.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 July 2025
The Coast Guard offloaded 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,220 pounds of marijuana at a base in Miami Beach after intercepting four vessels in the Caribbean Sea.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2025
That solar energy flows into space in all directions around the sun, and a tiny fraction (about half a billionth) of it is intercepted by Earth, heating our planet.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercept
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Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Pick up seasonal staples like this breezy maxi dress and these Crocs recovery slides to comfortably beat the heat, or grab year-round closet staples like these classic Levi’s jeans and this timeless button-down shirt by Gap.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Such news typically captures investors' attention—particularly when major players like Blackstone, Brookfield, and BlackRock’s infrastructure division are speculated to be involved.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Amazon $180 $117 (35% off) Walmart $180 Target Perhaps the ideal outdoor security camera for Google households, the Nest Cam Outdoor has a handy magnetic mount and an expansive 130-degree field of view, and captures sharp 1080p video with HDR and night vision.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Courthouse security directed media members to leave in the opposite direction, blocking the way.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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While a few other silhouettes are in the running, this eye-catching option adds some personality to every outfit and helps block out more of the sun than smaller pairs.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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The goal of catching medical issues early is part of the clinic’s founding ethos.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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So just mainly be ready to catch and shoot whenever.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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As they are moved, say by ship, that radiation could in theory be detected if ships neared certain ports, and other nations might interdict North Korean vessels that are suspected of transporting nuclear weaponry.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Last Monday, a crew aboard a Coast Guard boat that is part of the Maritime Safety and Security Team in Los Angeles/Long Beach interdicted five people aboard a 20-foot pleasure craft, approximately 4 miles southwest of Point Loma.—
Philip Diehl,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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“Intercept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercept. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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