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preemptive

[pree-emp-tiv] / priˈɛmp tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
preventive
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Instead, Speech First brought only preemptive claims speculating that their members’ views might someday in the future be chilled.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Recall that Gabbard had always agitated against waging preemptive war.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Bank Indonesia expects inflation to stay within the 1.5%-3.5% target in 2026-2027 and will strengthen its preemptive monetary policy response while coordinating with the government to keep prices under control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began Saturday as Typhoon Fung-wong bore down on the Philippines, days after another storm killed at least 204 people.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

But ahead of these always came another question, posed by Barack himself, preliminary and supposedly preemptive when it came to running for office of any sort.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama



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