as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
the thoughtless teenagers had preempted front-row seats that were reserved for the guests of honor
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Recent Examples of preempt
Brian Williams, the father of the 16-year-old who sued against Tennessee’s law known as Senate Bill 1, argues that other patients who have expressed positive experiences undergoing such treatments should not be preempted from undergoing procedures before the age of 18.
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
The state contends that Proposition R is preempted by Texas state law, including the Health and Safety Code - which criminalizes the possession of marijuana - and the Local Government Code - which obligates municipalities to enforce state drug laws fully.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The California Restaurant Assn. sued and won, arguing that the gas ban was preempted by federal law.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
But Trump has been unable to restrain himself, his aides say, and has instead tried to preempt that reaction.
—Eric Cortellessa / Gastonia, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
The state contends that Proposition R is preempted by Texas state law, including the Health and Safety Code - which criminalizes the possession of marijuana - and the Local Government Code - which obligates municipalities to enforce state drug laws fully.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The California Restaurant Assn. sued and won, arguing that the gas ban was preempted by federal law.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
But Trump has been unable to restrain himself, his aides say, and has instead tried to preempt that reaction.
—Eric Cortellessa / Gastonia, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preempt
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Gi-hun chases the recruiter off and seizes the business card from the victim.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, there is a recognition from some at the club that Lewis Miley needs to see more regular game time in the not-too-distant future, and the 18-year-old may usurp Longstaff in the selection hierarchy.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Rise of the Self-Coup (The Conversation) by John Joseph Chin and Joe Wright Self-coups, in which a sitting leader illegally usurps power from other parts of the government, are becoming more common.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after releasing six tracks from the project, TMZ reported that his cell was raided and any equipment that could be used to record audio was confiscated.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2009, the high-school student was taken from her home in Homs by Syrian security forces, and her computer, CDs and other possessions confiscated, according to Amnesty International.Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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When the clock strikes midnight, grab one of these eight crackers and pop it to show your excitement for the start of 2025.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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With the star ready to explode into life — and threatening to engulf the Earth in the process — Joy grabs the briefcase and absorbs the seed into herself.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Davenports: More Than This by Krystal Marquis When The Davenports was released in 2023, the Davenport sisters stole our hearts.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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Moments after the opening tip, the 6-10 guard jumped Darius Garland’s passing lane, stole the ball, then threw down a two-handed slam at the other end.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dozens of accusers, including some minors, have come forward claiming they were drugged and assaulted.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bomb, which was concealed in a scooter when it was detonated, also claimed the life of Kirillov's assistant.Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Broncos converted only two of their nine third-down conversions that followed the 3-of-3 start.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Two helipads with one converted into a basketball court, and a dedicated spa area with a beauty salon and gym.Jim Dobson, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Croatian-Italian-Slovenian coproduction takes the audience back to 1919, when the Italian nationalist poet, dandy and preacher of war Gabriele D’Annunzio occupied the city of Fiume.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the film, Dylan, guitar in hand, comes upon Guthrie’s hospital room already occupied by Seeger.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Preempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preempt. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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