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The U.A.E. said it has intercepted six more drones over the past 48 hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Since the start of the war, the United States has "intercepted hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting US forces, our partners and regional stability," General Dan Caine, the top US military officer, said Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Malaysia says it has intercepted a large oil tanker that was involved in a collision with another ship before fleeing the scene and turning off its tracking system.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2024

Though Son Tra’s military staff has intercepted poachers, hunting is no longer considered a major threat in the reserve.

From National Geographic • Dec. 20, 2023

But, granting that this were true, whose fault is it that a three years' delay has intercepted so happy a result?

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXVI. October, 1843. Vol. LIV. by Various