preempt
1. [ verb ] acquire by preemption
Related terms: get preemption
2. [ verb ] (bridge,games) make a preemptive bid; in bridge
Related terms: bid bridge
Similar spelling:   preemptor
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  prompt
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  promptly
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  prompting
  promptness
  promptbook
  prompt_box
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