interception

noun

in·ter·cep·tion ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən

: the action of intercepting

: the state of being intercepted

: something that is intercepted

especially : an intercepted forward pass

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Allen, recently named an NFL MVP finalist, threw for 28 touchdowns and just six interceptions during the regular season. —

Chantz Martin, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025 In nine Super Bowl games, Tom Brady threw just six interceptions. —

Mike Lupica, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025 In their regular-season game against the Bills, the Chiefs, who lead the NFL in blitzes at 35%, forced an Allen interception but did not sack him. —

Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025 The bully Steelers came to Candlestick Park and undid the 49ers’ rhythm, with a late interception setting up Pittsburgh’s winning field goal in their 20-17 victory. —

Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for interception