interception
noun
in·ter·cep·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən 
1
a
: the action of intercepting
b
: the state of being intercepted
2
: something that is intercepted
especially
: an intercepted forward pass
Examples of interception in a Sentence
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Richardson only had 10 passes defensed and no interceptions.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
Still’s 2023 interception total fits the Chargers’ mold of wanting corners who can make plays on the ball.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
On Friday, Miami-Dade County police marine patrol officers stopped a 60-foot yacht off Key Biscayne that had 31 people from Haiti stowed below the deck, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which also participated in the interception of the boat.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Dennard had four interceptions and 27 passes defended in his career.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
Some Israelis watched the interceptions light up the night sky.
—Joseph Federman, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
Shelton had 56 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and an interception as a sophomore on South Oak Cliff’s second consecutive Texas 5A D-II state championship.
—Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 15 Apr. 2024
McCoy is back after leading the team with three interceptions last season, and fifth-year senior Kaonohi Kaniho is back after playing in 40 games since 2020.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2024
Bishop had three sacks and two interceptions and was second-team All-Pac-12 last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
Still’s 2023 interception total fits the Chargers’ mold of wanting corners who can make plays on the ball.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
On Friday, Miami-Dade County police marine patrol officers stopped a 60-foot yacht off Key Biscayne that had 31 people from Haiti stowed below the deck, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which also participated in the interception of the boat.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Dennard had four interceptions and 27 passes defended in his career.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
Some Israelis watched the interceptions light up the night sky.
—Joseph Federman, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
Shelton had 56 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and an interception as a sophomore on South Oak Cliff’s second consecutive Texas 5A D-II state championship.
—Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 15 Apr. 2024
McCoy is back after leading the team with three interceptions last season, and fifth-year senior Kaonohi Kaniho is back after playing in 40 games since 2020.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2024
Bishop had three sacks and two interceptions and was second-team All-Pac-12 last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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