preempted

Example Sentences

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On Friday, jurors preempted their pizza lunch break to ask Kuhl whether all of them should weigh in on damages, or only those who’d agreed on liability.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It's unclear whether The Bachelorette, which was already filmed, is simply being preempted for a period of time or if it will never see the light of day.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

This is despite being preempted in 23% of U.S. households, in markets where ABC affiliates are owned by Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Media Group, station chains that persist in refusing to air the show.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

This preempted any attempt to take the art abroad or to sell it on the international market.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

When he stood up again, he heard his aunt Hila start to say something, but he preempted it.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny