as in intervening
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
asked an old friend of the family to intercede in the bitter dispute over the inheritance
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intervening
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In 2008 and 2022, and in four intervening years, Fraser-Pryce has run the world-leading time (the fastest that calendar year).—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025 -
Unlike Hilleary, however, Thomas got to serve as governor of his state during the intervening time.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Interceding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interceding. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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