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Vocabulary Entry
preemptive
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
describing an action taken to prevent a situation from occurring.
Example Sentences
"The preemptive strike was aimed at preventing an attack."
"She took preemptive measures to avoid any potential problems."
"The company implemented preemptive strategies to enhance security."
V
verb
to take action in advance to prevent something from happening.
Example Sentences
"They decided to preemptively address the issue before it escalated."
"The manager chose to preempt the complaints by improving customer service."
"He felt it was necessary to preempt any negative feedback."