Example Sentences

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"When one country intervenes in the decisions of another country, freedom dies," Petro wrote Tuesday in response to Trump's endorsement.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

We can see Houghton’s play in these moments, but then Alloway’s cheeky pop sensibility intervenes, the arch artificiality and ironic tone draining the emotional impact.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

But it suggested that Beijing views an amphibious assault on Taiwan as risky and likely to fail, particularly if the U.S. intervenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Suddenly the moderator intervenes to change the subject.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

Out in the yard, the two kids start arguing over the bubble wand, and their mom intervenes.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison