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The US Navy has also said it will intercept ships it suspects of carrying "contraband" including oil, petroleum products, weapons, munitions and nuclear material linked to Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Johnson’s father predicts his son will intercept a pass.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2020

Israel has warned the flotilla organizers that it will intercept the ships and that Israeli forces will defend themselves if attacked.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2011

It knows all the answers and can swing the gun so that any shell fired from it will intercept the course of the target in midair.

From Time Magazine Archive

But I have arranged with many of them, and they will intercept the others.

From The Woodlands Orchids by Boyle, Frederick