preempting

Example Sentences

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Four states — Arizona, California, Michigan, and Washington — have already enacted laws preempting local taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

Indeed, the U.S. government’s health authorities currently provide no official guidance or support for preempting this disastrous domino effect.

From Scientific American • Oct. 3, 2023

One way it does that is by preempting state-level suits against a union for helping to organize a workplace.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2023

“I signed on to this bill based on assurances from the sponsor that the bill would not be preempting affordable housing and anti-displacement requirements, and it does,” said Pollet.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2023

That was her way of preempting any complaints about my visit.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah