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

There are only so many times a network affiliate like Sinclair can preempt a network show.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025

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