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The cornerstone of the college’s mental health initiative is interceding and introducing students to services early as well as approaching students directly instead of hoping they reach out themselves.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2022

Mr. Cornaby, the Methodist missionary, declares how conscious he is in far-away China when someone is interceding for him in the home-land!

From My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year by Jowett, John Henry

Here on earth the influence of one who asks a favour for others depends entirely on his character, and the relationship he bears to him with whom he is interceding.

From The Ministry of Intercession A Plea for More Prayer by Murray, Andrew

Don't you know that we have, each and every one of us, in the heavens, that great High Priest who is interceding for us always, always?

From The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys by Manwell, M. B.

But Prince Edward cannot bear to see poor Barnaby flogged instead, and is interceding with his grave guardian on behalf of the lad.

From Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young by Various