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preempt

[pree-empt] / priˈɛmpt /


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The Foreign Office explained at the time that it had disclosed the incident to preempt any attempt by the perpetrators to manipulate the footage.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

He stressed that Gottheimer has expressed opposition to some legislation that would preempt state AI laws.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 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

In addition, Levin said the 9th Circuit determined that FCC measures did not preempt states from separately taking action.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 3, 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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