Preempt Mnemonic

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preempt

preempt

Examples

a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

noun

acquire for oneself before others can do so

verb

take the place of or have precedence over

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

verb
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"Pre + Empt. Before it's empty, grab it ahead of others."

"Pre + Empt. Before empty, grab it to claim."

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