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as in intervening
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
an elder statesman who has interposed a number of times in international conflicts
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as in interrupting
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
I hate to interpose, but could you tell me what you meant by that last remark?
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as in inserting
to put among or between others
a solid line of police in riot gear interposed itself between the trade ministers and the crowd of protesters
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Many experts have cautioned against the dangers of over-intervening during delivery; at the same time, the availability of clinical care, when properly deployed, has clearly saved countless lives.
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In the intervening five years that $59,900 Mach-E GT should be closer to $70,000 in 2026.
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The breaks have been criticised for interrupting matches in mild weather and creating opportunities for broadcasters to show commercials.
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An older festival trailer starring Gibson features the star interrupting a break-in, while Garcia also learns about break-ins in his short film.
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Getting a digital copy of a game works simply by inserting a compatible disc and installing and playing the game.
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In fact, constantly inserting yourself into everything can slow the organization down and weaken accountability across the team.
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The pivotal match itself — the semifinal encounter against hosts Uruguay — is also more convincingly depicted and dramatic, particularly for how one of the goals is assisted by an interfering policeman (incredibly, this did actually happen).
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Other fans have targeted Chung Mong-gyu, the outgoing director of the Korean Football Association, who’s been accused of improperly interfering in the management of the national team.
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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The soap can be absorbed by the berries, potentially introducing contaminants.
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“Interposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interposing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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