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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In those games, Nix has thrown for 1,237 yards, 10 touchdowns and no interceptions.
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Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
The Bears entered the game leading the nation with 17 interceptions and 29 sacks, including seven a week ago.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Keith’s interception at her 1-yard line with about seven minutes left in the first half helped the Timberwolves preserve a 13-9 lead at intermission.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Cornell threw three costly interceptions.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
The Bears entered the game leading the nation with 17 interceptions and 29 sacks, including seven a week ago.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Keith’s interception at her 1-yard line with about seven minutes left in the first half helped the Timberwolves preserve a 13-9 lead at intermission.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Cornell threw three costly interceptions.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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