as in takeover
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
longtime residents resented the preemption of their urban neighborhood by this influx of affluent yuppies
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Recent Examples of preemption
DeSantis has also emerged as a particularly vocal critic of the preemption push.
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2025
The preemption itself may not even be all that popular among MAGA Republicans, many of whom have previously been highly critical of such a policy.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Of course, the preemption ended up being short-lived, despite some complaints from major ABC affiliates Sinclair and Nexstar.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025
Critics of the preemption push worry that if left unchecked, AI companies could evade accountability should their tools harm consumers.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2025
The preemption itself may not even be all that popular among MAGA Republicans, many of whom have previously been highly critical of such a policy.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Of course, the preemption ended up being short-lived, despite some complaints from major ABC affiliates Sinclair and Nexstar.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025
Critics of the preemption push worry that if left unchecked, AI companies could evade accountability should their tools harm consumers.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemption
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The Financial Times reported seven weeks ago that Greg Gut, Shell's former head of mergers and acquisitions and the key proponent of a BP takeover, had left the company prior to the no-bid announcement.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Aitken traces the building’s guiding spirit through downtown’s uncanonized cultural lineage — along Alameda Street and to venues like LACE and Al’s Bar — where artists merged music and film in loft takeovers and avant-garde installations.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Though the study is underway now, it’s been in the works since Congress included the plan in appropriations legislation in 2022.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The $1 million is not a new appropriation.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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The investigation has led to the seizure of large volumes of drugs, weapons and cash as well as millions of dollars in cars, motorcycles, artwork and jewelry that allegedly belonged to Wedding and others.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Her struggles with her weight were amplified when she was later diagnosed with Functional Neurologic Disorder (a condition that causes seizures and cognitive problems) and borderline personality disorder (a mental illness that impacts how someone feels about themselves).—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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France opened its consulate the same day, a move that paired with Canada’s opening, and underscores European and Canadian aims to reassure Greenlanders worried about a possible annexation.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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DeForest officials deemed a project unfeasible due to a large land annexation requirement.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Court’s usurpation runs deeper than the invalidation of statutes with a liberal cast, though there has been plenty of that.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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As Isaac told it, his kingdom’s history is rife with treachery, usurpation, and murder.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Preemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemption. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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