Another is when you preempt an opponent making an attack on you; this is called preemption from a state of waiting.
Are you taking any initiative to preempt being in a scary situation like that again?
His executive action may preempt war fromoccuringany time soon.
I plan on going early so I can preempt a good section of seats for us before the others get there.
Talking about how to deal with the rowdy members of our club will preempt today's other topics.
Talking about how to deal with the rowdy members of out club will preempt today's other topics.
The people of the community gathered at the historic building to preempt its demolotion.
This same movie brought renewed life to the film franchise and also threatened to preempt any future movies.
Yet, it's horrendously inadvisable to preempt this date with the phrase "We need to talk."