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intercepted

  • past participle
    of intercept.
    intercept
    verb (used with object)
    to take, seize, or halt (someone or something on the way from one place to another); cut off from an intended destination.
  • past tense form
    of intercept.
    intercept
    verb (used with object)
    to take, seize, or halt (someone or something on the way from one place to another); cut off from an intended destination.

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According to German officials, the suspect's holiday plans were intercepted and he was arrested by Japanese police when he entered the country.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

But Seoul and Washington said the North Korean weapon could be "sufficiently detected and intercepted" using the allies' existing defence assets.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

In September, Russia launched 3,520 jet-powered Geran drones, only 54% of which were intercepted, according to Yurii Ihnat, a Ukrainian air-force spokesman.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Only twice in his career has Stafford had six passes intercepted in the first four games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

She shoots me an awkward wave, and I start walking toward her—but I’m intercepted by Alice Spier.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli