preempting
Example Sentences
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Second, as a manufacturer cannot change EPA-approved labeling unilaterally, complying with both state and federal law would be impossible, preempting state suits.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
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
“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
I am referring, after all, to a series of very minor errors on my part and the course I am now pursuing is merely a means of preempting any 'problems' before one arises.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
