Example Sentences

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The Ukrainian government has been intercepting Russian calls when their phones ping Ukrainian cell towers, providing important real-time intelligence for the military.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023

And the country’s coast guard, which has been intercepting vessels bound for Europe, is letting them pass at an increased rate.

From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2022

Coast Guard has been intercepting about four Haitian migrant vessels per month at sea, each with an average of about 150 occupants on board.

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2022

Canada's electronic spy agency has been intercepting and analyzing data on up to 15 million file downloads a day as part of a global surveillance program, according to a report published on Wednesday.

From Reuters • Jan. 28, 2015