intervene
verb (used without object)
to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.
has intervened
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present perfectof intervene (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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While the “national team” has intervened in markets before, the analysts say this round differs in its focus on chip makers, artificial-intelligence and technology hardware stocks, rather than large-cap financials and state-owned enterprises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Congress has intervened in the past to prevent Social Security from running out of funds.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Several individuals familiar with The Times’ board say that Soon-Shiong has intervened only on occasion, including in the 2020 presidential primary season, when he decided that The Times should not name a favorite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2024
Zimbabwe’s parks agency has intervened to ease the problem with 100 solar-powered boreholes to pump underground water into pools for animals to drink.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
This is when I realize that Coach has intervened.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
