as in takeover
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
longtime residents resented the preemption of their urban neighborhood by this influx of affluent yuppies
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Recent Examples of preemption
Still, the lawyers arguing the Connecticut case haven’t changed their stances on the question of federal preemption.
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Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 19 Nov. 2024
Rather, policymakers should make an effort to maximize the capabilities for preemption with conventional forces.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
Legislators in states without similar preemption laws in place were already interested in such reform, but the proposal in Bozeman, regardless of the outcome, is likely to heighten legislators’ interest in preemption.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The state’s preemption law made the order unenforceable.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2024
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Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 19 Nov. 2024
Rather, policymakers should make an effort to maximize the capabilities for preemption with conventional forces.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
Legislators in states without similar preemption laws in place were already interested in such reform, but the proposal in Bozeman, regardless of the outcome, is likely to heighten legislators’ interest in preemption.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The state’s preemption law made the order unenforceable.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemption
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Zach Bryan leads the pack at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards with 21 nominations, followed by Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen, signaling a country music takeover.Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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As artificial intelligence rakes through the tech industry and beyond, some students also see some of the hands-on jobs taught in trade schools as less vulnerable to the machine-learning takeover.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Such appropriations are the fundamental and ultimate business of Congress, as per the Constitution.Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition to showcasing inspiring interiors, the book also contains a sourcing guide to help readers learn about cultural appropriation, the origins of objects and ethical shopping models.Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
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And only one seizure of fentanyl – roughly a quarter of a pound – was reported since fiscal year 2017.Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
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Caffeine can lead to restlessness, rapid breathing and seizures.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Most countries have not recognized the annexation of the Golan Heights but then U.S. President Donald Trump - now president-elect - said the U.S. would recognize Israel's sovereignty in the area in 2019.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Members of Netanyahu’s cabinet are pushing spiritedly to encumber Gaza’s reconstruction and rebuild Jewish settlements in the strip, while also petitioning for annexation of the West Bank.Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Preemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemption. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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