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preempt
/pˈɹiˌɛmpt/ · 7 letters · 5 distinct letters
- verb
acquire for oneself before others can do so
- noun
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
- verb
take the place of or have precedence over
live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour
- verb
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
- verb
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge