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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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Police said that once Davis left the apartment, the surviving 10-year-old quickly grabbed her baby brother, locked the door and called for help.—
Chris Spargo,
People.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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Instead, block unwanted calls and messages and refuse to provide financial information in response to an unexpected request.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, saucer feeders allow the hummingbird to use its long tongue, as long as bees don’t enter and block the ports.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that the mayor of Heath, Ohio — where work was paused — caught the city officials by surprise.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Doses are given at: 2 months 4 months 6 months 15–18 months 4–6 years Can adults get whooping cough? Adults can catch whooping cough, though symptoms tend to be milder than in children.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
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 24 Apr. 2025.
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