preemptive
Example Sentences
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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
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
Israeli officials described it as a preemptive attack to “remove threats to the State of Israel.”
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
“But the preemptive strike in the whole thing was Mike and the walk, which was huge. He set the whole table for us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
Mama had preemptive tears in her eyes when she took it, peeled back the tape, and opened up the paper, careful not to tear the wrapping.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
Vocabulary lists containing preemptive
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