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Preempted

/priˈɛmptɪd/
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(verb) simple past and past participle of preempt

The special news report preempted the regular evening program.
She preempted his question with a detailed explanation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The government's announcement ____ the opposition's planned press conference on the same issue.

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