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This is what people in the business call a preemptive strike.— Boston.BarstoolSports.com
Sweden's approach to its financial crisis was transparent, preemptive, and systematic.
Girls as young as nine can be administered this vaccine, which is seen as a preemptive approach to both a common STD and cancer risk.— The Real Truth
Additionally, LeMay infamously argued during the Cuban Missile Crisis for a preemptive nuclear first-strike against the Soviet Union, a move Kennedy abhorred.— Consortiumnews.com
Reform has worked before, but it is best as a preemptive measure, as it was used in Canada in the 1800s.— Elections - fresh news by plazoo.com
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