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Adjective pre-emptive has 1 sense
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Definitions from the Webpre-emptivePart of Speech: adjectiveSense 1:Acting in anticipation to prevent or counteract a particular situation. Example sentence: The firefighters took pre-emptive measures by conducting regular safety drills to ensure they were prepared for any emergency. Sense 2:Exercising the right to take action before others do. Example sentence: The nation launched a pre-emptive strike against the enemy's military installations to maintain the upper hand in the war. Part of Speech: nounSense 1:A pre-emptive action. Example sentence: The government considered the pre-emptive of suspending flights from countries with high COVID-19 cases to prevent the spread of the virus. Sense 2:An act or instance of pre-empting something, such as acquiring goods before competitors have the chance. Example sentence: The company's clever pre-emptive of purchasing the latest technology helped them stay ahead of their competitors. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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