interdictions

plural of interdiction

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Recent Examples of interdictions The interdictions come as Cuba endures its worst energy crisis in decades. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Part of the Measure J mandate passed by voters in 2020 is to reduce incarcerations by adding more interdictions by substance abuse and mental health counselors, when there’s no weapon involved or violent threat. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026 To achieve this, Israel employed airstrikes, cyberattacks, interdictions of weapons and covert action to impede Iran’s ability to resupply Hezbollah’s existing arsenal and supply it with more advanced weapons. — Amy McAuliffe, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 Organizers of the flotilla, which aimed to highlight the conditions for the 2 million or so Palestinians in Gaza, said Israeli soldiers fired on five boats during the interdictions, causing some damage. — Nick Duffy, NBC news, 20 May 2026 Flotilla organizers claimed Israeli soldiers fired on five boats during the interdictions, causing some damage. — Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 Tensions have grown in recent days, as the two countries carry out tit-for-tat interdictions of vessels. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 For now at least, the expanding of the war zone with more far-seas interdictions seems likely to only harden Tehran’s position. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 The White House cites a drop in CBP drug seizures as a success at the same time the Coast Guard cites an increase in drug interdictions as a success, too. — Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interdictions
Noun
  • But there is an increasing recognition that prohibitions of trials of MRT in the context of infertility should be revisited.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Comments from members of the administration also raised the possibility of federal intervention in the election, including possible immigration enforcement activity in or around polling places despite legal prohibitions.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Residents in more than 30 localities across nine states voted for moratoriums, outright bans, and other measures, some in direct response to specific projects underway.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Voters also considered 41 local data center measures Tuesday, with at least 10 communities approving bans or restrictions.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Interdictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interdictions. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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