preemptively
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She also advises residents to preemptively store important original documents in a sealed and labeled ziplock bag inside the freezer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Uncertainty around iPhone prices has boosted sales this year, as consumers have preemptively bought now to avoid potential price hikes in the future, Jefferies analyst Edison Lee wrote in an August note.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
Zelensky had late on Wednesday warned of a likely missile attack, prompting tens of thousands in Kyiv to preemptively seek shelter.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
In the run-up to Emmy nomination morning — and, honestly, at any other time of the year — you may have heard super-producer Taylor Sheridan preemptively flipping the bird at Emmy voters and critics.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Thunderbird is so sensitive to supernatural danger that wands created with its feathers have been known to fire curses preemptively.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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