preempts in English
verb
1
take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) from happening; forestall.
the government preempted a coup attempt
2
acquire or appropriate (something) in advance.
many tables were already preempted by family parties
3
make a preemptive bid.
verb
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1. Live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour.