preempt
Example Sentences
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For eight years, Boulder’s case against Suncor and Exxon has survived the oil companies’ attempts to have the case dismissed, claiming that federal law should preempt the state law claims.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
ANZ Research’s Dhiraj Nim believes it will be difficult to preempt how the GDP series will change under the new framework, with significant changes to the base year and input data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Omidyar Network Chief Executive Mike Kubzansky said in a statement that he is aware of the risks posed by poorly drafted rules, but the solution isn’t to preempt state and local laws.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
There are only so many times a network affiliate like Sinclair can preempt a network show.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025
“I know what I did was wrong, Mom,” I said in a bid to preempt whatever she had in mind.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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