preempt
Example Sentences
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The U.S. company said it would strengthen a tie-up with the country’s cybersecurity office and help the government and businesses detect cyberattacks early or preempt them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The White House has a draft executive order on hold that would preempt state laws on artificial intelligence through lawsuits and by withholding federal funds, Reuters reported Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 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
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