interception
noun
in·ter·cep·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən 
1
a
: the action of intercepting
b
: the state of being intercepted
2
: something that is intercepted
especially
: an intercepted forward pass
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His nine career interceptions all came with the Hoosiers.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
She was booked into the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department on one count of interception of wire, oral or electronic communications and given a $5,000 bond.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
A couple of plays into the ensuing drive, quarterback Madden Iamaleava threw an interception to linebacker Donavyn Pellot, ending the team period on a high note for UCLA’s defense.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Lisa on Monday was charged with one count of interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, according to legal documents previously obtained by the outlet.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
She was booked into the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department on one count of interception of wire, oral or electronic communications and given a $5,000 bond.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
A couple of plays into the ensuing drive, quarterback Madden Iamaleava threw an interception to linebacker Donavyn Pellot, ending the team period on a high note for UCLA’s defense.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Lisa on Monday was charged with one count of interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, according to legal documents previously obtained by the outlet.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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