was intervening
- past progressive of intervene.
Example Sentences
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Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM U.S., said in a post on X that the move looked like the Bank of Japan was intervening in the currency market to boost the yen.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 23, 2026
The central bank was intervening only to ease volatility, not to reverse a trend driven by fundamentals, Gaikar added.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
Another delegate, the former head of Hong Kong's legislature, Rita Fan, denied that Beijing was intervening in the race, adding it had the right to voice its opinions.
From Reuters ● Mar. 6, 2017
American officials expressed frustration with human rights abuses and corruption within the rank’s of Nigeria’s military, and Mr. Jonathan’s government complained that the United States was intervening in its internal affairs.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2015
Providence was intervening in our favor, and I was not surprised to see him presently reissue with the nurse, whom he drew into the shadow of the trees, where they had a short conference.
From The Woman in the Alcove by Green, Anna Katharine
