Example Sentences
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Coast Guard says it intercepted a panga boat carrying more than 21 migrants Wednesday more than 70 miles offshore of the Southern California Coast, with one unresponsive man on board who later died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
A recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling put some limits on the government’s ability to immediately send back migrants intercepted at sea, though legal experts told Reuters that this does not prevent their eventual expulsion.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
A senior Jordanian government official said five missiles were intercepted in Jordan’s eastern desert and caused no injuries or material damage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
All missiles were successfully intercepted, according to Centcom.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Just before Jason blacked out, the comet intercepted the ball of fire above them.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
