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Recent Examples of interceptsHowever, Ward swiftly intercepts the food steal, much to Grogu's disappointment.—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025 Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers.—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025 Ahkello Witherspoon #4 of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Inglewood, California.—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 Under the deal, Westbrook has set up projects at the studio, including Sugar Bandits, based on the book Devils in Exile by Chuck Hogan that follows a down-and-out Iraqi war veteran who intercepts drug deals for profit.—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
When virtual particle pairs pop into existence at the edge of black holes, sometimes the black hole’s gravity grabs one partner while the other escapes.
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Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
When Catalina goes into the kitchen to refill her calabash, Frances grabs the box of Thompson paperbacks and makes a run for Ray at the restaurant.
That dual identity—elegant dress watch with motorsport DNA—captures Ferrier’s unique perspective as both racer and artisan.
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Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Powered by a mellow-yet rhythmic Afrobeats tune, the cheeky track finds Miko lusting over a stripper in this seductive narrative that captures an undeniable connection between the two.
From this point of view, Xidan Books may seem to suffer from comparison with the Zhongshuge chain, whose outlets are drawing increasing numbers of Beijing readers thanks to interior design that catches the eye and spurs a desire to linger at length.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
But there are specific pointers for ensuring your trap catches the intruder.
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