intervene
verb (used without object)
to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.
had intervened
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past perfectof intervene.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the United States had intervened jointly with Japan to support the yen, calling the move a "signal of friendship" that would financially benefit the US and world economy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
For Alexandra, Mr. Beevor writes, this was proof that Rasputin was a saint whose “prayers were so powerful that God had intervened directly.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Police also said officers had intervened to prevent a breach of the peace after a group of counter-protesters appeared on Pall Mall on the route of the main march.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
In June 2020, Baker’s sister was startled to come across a news site reporting that Gov. Gavin Newsom had intervened to commute Martinez’s sentence, making him eligible for parole.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
Tochi had always been perceptive and thoughtful; it was Tochi who had intervened with calm reason whenever Ifemelu and Ranyinudo argued in secondary school.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
