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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Love threw 25 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and had a 96.7 passer rating, while missing 2 ½ games due to injury.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the final 10 games, Young completed 61.8 percent of his throws for 2,104 yards, with 15 touchdowns, six interceptions and an 88.9 passer rating.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The former Georgia safety was an All-American in 2023 with three interceptions and 52 tackles.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Kyla Tometi had 3 touchdown passes for the Wolves (9-3) and had 3 interceptions on defense.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the final 10 games, Young completed 61.8 percent of his throws for 2,104 yards, with 15 touchdowns, six interceptions and an 88.9 passer rating.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The former Georgia safety was an All-American in 2023 with three interceptions and 52 tackles.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Kyla Tometi had 3 touchdown passes for the Wolves (9-3) and had 3 interceptions on defense.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Interception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interception. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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