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
Examples of interception in a Sentence
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Last year was his best, with 14 passes defensed and an interception for the New Orleans Saints.
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
This eight-year veteran has pulled down 16 interceptions, forced two fumbles and recorded two sacks in his 117 NFL games, which features 93 starts.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
This eight-year veteran has pulled down 16 interceptions, forced two fumbles and recorded two sacks in his 117 NFL games, which features 93 starts.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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