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 his 14-year career, Dalton is 84-82-2 and has thrown for 39,500 yards with 253 touchdowns and 150 interceptions.
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Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
In his lone season at Miami, Ward completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
—Amos Morale Iii, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Entering his 15th season, Dalton has thrown for 39,500 yards, 253 touchdowns and 150 interceptions in his career.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
During the past two seasons Miami has gone 2-10 against playoff teams, with Tua totaling 15 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
In his lone season at Miami, Ward completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
—Amos Morale Iii, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Entering his 15th season, Dalton has thrown for 39,500 yards, 253 touchdowns and 150 interceptions in his career.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
During the past two seasons Miami has gone 2-10 against playoff teams, with Tua totaling 15 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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