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intercepts

  • present tense form of intercept (3rd person singular).

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A top FBI official recently revealed that the bureau does have the authority to make such intercepts.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Israel's army sometimes intercepts drones that cross the border, but also often loses contact with the small, low-flying devices.

From BBC May 28, 2026

SkyFall’s P1-Sun intercepts other drones, like Russia’s versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.

From Barron's Apr. 28, 2026

“Today, it intercepts rockets at a range of hundreds of kilometers as well as UAVs,” Kochav said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 28, 2026

On Monday, Leah intercepts me as I walk into school.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli