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to preempt
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förekomma, förhindra
to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens
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förekomma, avbryta
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
03
förekomma, förköpa
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
04
förekomma, ersätta
take the place of or have precedence over
Preempt
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preventiv bud, förebyggande bud
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
preempt
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preemption
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preemption
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preemptive
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preemptive
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Exempel
The new regulations preempted the need for further negotiations on the issue.
The manager preempted the competitors by launching the product early.
The government’s quick response preempted the crisis from escalating.
She preempted any further discussion by addressing all the potential concerns in her speech.
By making the announcement ahead of time, he preempted any potential leaks.
