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Recent Examples of intercept
The November 2023 agreement between Italy and Albania — worth about $900 million over five years — allows up to 3,000 migrants intercepted by the Italian coast guard in international waters each month to be sheltered in Albania and vetted for possible asylum in Italy or repatriation.
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Erion Xhabafti, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Sophomore safety Jelani McLaughlin intercepted a pass by Emanuel, wrestling the ball away from wide receiver Parker Threatt.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The November 2023 agreement between Italy and Albania allows up to 3,000 migrants intercepted by the Italian coast guard in international waters each month to be sheltered in Albania and vetted for possible asylum in Italy or repatriation.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
By intercepting inflammatory signals or modulating brain circuits, researchers may be able to restore a patient’s drive.
—Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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Erion Xhabafti, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Sophomore safety Jelani McLaughlin intercepted a pass by Emanuel, wrestling the ball away from wide receiver Parker Threatt.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The November 2023 agreement between Italy and Albania allows up to 3,000 migrants intercepted by the Italian coast guard in international waters each month to be sheltered in Albania and vetted for possible asylum in Italy or repatriation.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
By intercepting inflammatory signals or modulating brain circuits, researchers may be able to restore a patient’s drive.
—Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercept
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Antetokounmpo finished the game by scoring 36 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and blocking two shots.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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So grab a pencil, a few colors or a coloring book and enjoy your boosted brain power.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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What to know about Blue Origin after celebrity spaceflight NASA's Perseverance rover captures 'fiendish' dueling dust devils on Mars: See video What causes the Lyrid meteors?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The case captured national attention when Shakespeare, who won a $30 million lottery prize in 2006, vanished in 2009.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The city also hands out Narcan, which reverses an opioid overdose by blocking the effects of the opiate on the brain and by restoring breathing.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mangione's attorneys have sought to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Something about it caught the attention of visiting scientists — and for good reason.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The research team used advanced 3D imaging technology to find the ancient ant had many features similar to modern dirt ants, including distinctive mandibles with 12 triangular teeth for catching prey.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bondi and Patel announced the seizure during a press conference on Wednesday, saying the Coast Guard interdicted almost 45,000 pounds of cocaine and 3,800 pounds of marijuana worth over $509 million.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The senators noted the U.S. government has never before sent anyone directly from within the country’s borders to be detained at Guantánamo, though the naval facilities were temporarily used more than 30 years ago to house migrants from Haiti and Cuba interdicted at sea.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Intercept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercept. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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