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To pre-empt second bout of violence, PML-N government amended Shariat Ordinance and promulgated it as Shariat - Nizam-e-Adl Regulation in
It is a fraying, combed-back helmet that barely covers a longtime fact of Washington life: The senator from Delaware has taken steps to pre-empt baldness.— FREEDOM EDEN
Then, she needs to pre-empt Joe before the debate.— Hot Air » Top Picks
But an angry ANC hit back, accusing Tutu of seeking to pre-empt the outcome of NPA deliberations on Zuma's case.
Earlier this week, Zuma said it was "hypocritical" for opposition parties to pre-empt the NPA's decision.

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