What does pre-empt mean?
Pre-empt means Alternative spelling of preempt..
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/pɹiːˈɛmpt/ · verb
Alternative spelling of preempt..
At the same time, NR Chief Executive Andrew Haines said: "I will not pre-empt the outcome of the investigation into this awful event, but it is clear the weather was appalling and there were floods and landslips in the area.
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Pre-empt means Alternative spelling of preempt..
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At the same time, NR Chief Executive Andrew Haines said: "I will not pre-empt the outcome of the investigation into this awful event, but it is clear the weather was appalling and there were floods and landslips in the area.
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