preempt

Example Sentences

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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

There may very well be a way that he can devote time and resources to coming after a social media company like X, though, and Musk and his lawyers would like to preempt that possibility.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2025

When she attended a talk with him, he would make sure to say it could have been better, or that the first ten minutes were boring, as though to preempt her own criticisms.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie