preempted

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Their resignations also preempted a push to expel the representatives.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

It's unclear whether The Bachelorette, which was already filmed, is simply being preempted for a period of time or if it will never see the light of day.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

On Wednesday, Carr said his comments about Kimmel were not intended as threats against Disney or the two ABC-affiliated station groups that preempted Kimmel’s show.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

This preempted any attempt to take the art abroad or to sell it on the international market.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

Thus, that potential for other, independent experiments was preempted or aborted.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond