interception
noun
in·ter·cep·tion ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən 
1
a
: the action of intercepting
b
: the state of being intercepted
2
: something that is intercepted
especially : an intercepted forward pass
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Scott, a key player in Miami’s run to the national championship game, returned two interceptions for touchdowns during the season. —
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 Had 10 pass deflections in 2025 and five interceptions in 2024, and could be a developmental ball-hawk behind Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones (the latter of which is on an expiring deal). —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 During the Hoosiers’ run to the national championship, Ponds registered 61 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two interceptions. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026 The 6-footer totaled 10 pass breakups and two interceptions in three college seasons. —Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interception
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 Had 10 pass deflections in 2025 and five interceptions in 2024, and could be a developmental ball-hawk behind Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones (the latter of which is on an expiring deal). —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 During the Hoosiers’ run to the national championship, Ponds registered 61 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two interceptions. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026 The 6-footer totaled 10 pass breakups and two interceptions in three college seasons. —Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interception
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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