pre-emptive move

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a strategic move made to counter a potential action by a competitor or opponent

pre-emptiveADJECTIVE + NOUN

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move

Examples (10)

  • The government made a pre-emptive move to stop the spread of misinformation.
  • In chess, a good player often plans a pre-emptive move to gain an advantage.
  • The company's acquisition was a pre-emptive move to block its rival from entering the market.
  • She considered her resignation a pre-emptive move before they could fire her.
  • Analysts praised the central bank's pre-emptive move to cut interest rates.
  • To avoid a full-scale conflict, they initiated a diplomatic pre-emptive move.
  • The coach advised his team to make a pre-emptive move against the opponent's strongest player.
  • It was a clever pre-emptive move that caught everyone by surprise.
  • By investing early, the startup made a crucial pre-emptive move in the emerging tech sector.
  • His pre-emptive move to address the issue averted a major crisis.