How to Use interception in a Sentence

interception

noun
  • The interception sets the Browns offense in the redzone.
    Irie Harris, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2023
  • There were two interceptions, but the Tide found its guy.
    Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The three-time Pro Bowler has thrown for 678 yards with four touchdowns, against two interceptions.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Chandler had an interception to set up the go-ahead field goal.
    José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The military did not shoot down the plane and there is no indication the interception caused the crash.
    Ian Duncan, Dan Lamothe, Emily Davies, Michael Laris and Lori Aratani, The Washington Post, Anchorage Daily News, 6 June 2023
  • At New England, a ball went off his hands for an interception.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Show more During the seven-hour interception, medics were forced out of their vehicles and made to sit on the ground.
    NBC News, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Powell threw an interception on the Rattlers' last drive in that game.
    Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 9 June 2023
  • But his season was tarnished by two interceptions in the 48-32 blowout loss.
    Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Cornerback Frankie Edwards had a pass breakup and an interception for the Braves.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Now 14-3, Mahomes threw his first interception of the day on a pass intended deep for tight end Travis Kelce.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Delpit led the Browns in interceptions last season with four.
    Tim Bielik, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Zappe, a rookie fourth-round pick, led a touchdown drive in his first series but threw two of his own interceptions in a blowout loss.
    Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Brock Purdy was good enough, with a touchdown pass and no interceptions.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Some of the blame was placed on quarterback Mac Jones, who threw 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions this season.
    Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Last year, Van Ginkel produced 69 tackles, six sacks, eight pass breakups and an interception.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
  • DeJean was one of the most versatile defensive backs in the nation and finished with five interceptions in 2022 for the Hawkeyes.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2023
  • Behind them are two trending underclassmen in Keon Sabb and Zeke Berry (who had an interception in the spring game).
    Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Mordecai threw interceptions on the No. 1 offense’s first three series and finished with four.
    Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2023
  • Their five possessions ended in two interceptions and three punts, each of which came following a three-and-out.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2023
  • In addition to the three interceptions, Louisville's defense totaled 16 tackles for loss and three sacks.
    Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Isaak Naranjo and Paul Ramos also had interceptions for Garfield.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Freshman safety Caleb Downs has a team-high 47 tackles and two interceptions.
    Bob Holt, Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2023
  • But his route-running looked suspect at times, especially on a few of those 15 interceptions thrown by Prescott.
    Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 14 Apr. 2023
  • In a game that needed every bit of his greatness, Williams threw for 403 yards and tied a career high with six touchdown passes while marred only by his first interception of the year.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Purdy has had an up-and-down playoffs, throwing just two touchdowns against one interception.
    Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Senior free safety Jaylin Simpson has 4 of their 11 interceptions and 3 pass breakups.
    Bob Holt, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2023
  • In need of depth and playmaking on defense, the Chargers went with a prospect who had 14 tackles for loss and five interceptions over his final two college seasons.
    Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Hartman threw for 38 touchdowns and 12 interceptions last year at Wake Forest.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2023
  • In past games, graphics told kids about the players’ favorite ice cream flavors or explained an interception or an extra point.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023

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