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The rift with the rest of the ECB's council deepened in September when, in an interview with Bloomberg, Mr. Weber pre-empted the policy decisions of the council's next meeting, something that provoked a memorable put-down from the normally imperturbable Mr. Trichet.

Was Weber Sacrificed for the Euro? Geoffrey T. Smith 2011

They are furious that ministers pre-empted talks with a non-negotiable offer this week.

Furious unions threaten strikes as minister springs pensions surprise 2011

If you go out there and go and get somebody's shirt, nine times out of 10 you have pre-empted doing that.

We won't be in awe of England, says Wales striker Steve Morison 2011

The President himself is using the term "Big Brother" so he has pre-empted critics.

Could President Obama propose a soda tax? 2009

He must have been surprised when East pre-empted with three hearts, but West bid three spades over that and North, with a minimum balanced strong hand, did not need to make any further contribution to the auction having already implied a lot of high cards.

Another hopeless contract 2011

The relationship pre-empted a competitive process for the sale of Kurt Geiger, as Jones Group was a natural buyer, said Kurt Geiger's chief executive, Neil Clifford , who will continue as CEO and lead the Kurt Geiger management team.

Jones Group Buys Kurt Geiger for $352 Million Marietta Cauchi 2011

It might seem strange to open a reflection on Pope Benedict XVI's recent missionary journey to Britain by flagging an initiative by people not normally admitted to the ecumenical tent, but in reality the pope's visit seems to have pre-empted this venture ... or is it a move of the Holy Spirit?

The UK One Month After Benedict patheos.com 2010

It might seem strange to open a reflection on Pope Benedict XVI's recent missionary journey to Britain by flagging an initiative by people not normally admitted to the ecumenical tent, but in reality the pope's visit seems to have pre-empted this venture ... or is it a move of the Holy Spirit?

The UK One Month After Benedict patheos.com 2010

After that they explored the woods, threaded by countless paths, ever opening out in new surprises of green-painted rustic tables and benches in leafy nooks, many of which were already pre-empted by family parties.

CHAPTER II 2010

Reprinted from last Friday, when this episode was pre-empted by the hockey finals; sorry for the confusion Someone needs an attitude adjustment — and that someone is star player Vince Michael B. Jordan, caught in a tug of war over his future between his arrogant ex-con dad and well-meaning Coach Taylor, who threatens to bench Vince if he can't be more of a team player.

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