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as in intervening
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
an elder statesman who has interposed a number of times in international conflicts
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as in interrupting
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
I hate to interpose, but could you tell me what you meant by that last remark?
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as in inserting
to put among or between others
a solid line of police in riot gear interposed itself between the trade ministers and the crowd of protesters
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Yet our systems too often wait for danger to become imminent before intervening, leaving families — siblings included — to live on edge much of the time.—
Debra Manetta,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026 -
And that, as much as any components to a possible Giannis deal, make this intervening period so intriguing.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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The carpeting and furnishings in these three areas and its electrical outlets were redone just two years ago, according to the Kennedy Center, and were accomplished without interrupting performances and programming.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Portal North Bridge, by contrast, stands tall enough for ships to pass underneath without interrupting train traffic.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Try inserting it from the sides or top to see which way is easiest.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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If your hair feels like it’s being pulled too tightly, take the pin out and try again, this time inserting closer to the surface of your style on your fist pass.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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In a statement early Thursday evening, the mayor’s office denied interfering in the search process, saying Johnson has not been presented with any candidates so far.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Hong Kong officials have defended the independence of the local judicial system, which is separate from that of mainland China, and accused foreign governments of interfering in internal affairs.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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While rooted in simplicity, the brand hasn't shied away from the occasional avant-garde shift, introducing vibrant hues and bold accents over time.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Pentagon in January, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge, introducing a Military Service merit badge and waiving registration fees for the children of military personnel.—
Jamie Stengle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Interposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interposing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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