Intelligence could also be shared to allow the United Nations to anticipate problems and take preemptive action.

And even if they don't deserve it yet, can't we take some kind of preemptive action?

And, as they knew all too well, any preemptive action was out of the question.

The time for preemptive action had passed, despite her urging.

By simply having our intelligence services "read their mail," we can tell if there is compelling reason to take preemptive action.

I should've taken preemptive action and confirmed with everyone involved yesterday that all the steps of our highly choreographed plan had worked.

Taking preemptive action can be an empowering move if you're up for it.

East belonged to a school of thought that favors frivolous preemptive actions, especially in third seat.

That might also be true if they're concerned about the possibility of preemptive action on our part.

Any preemptive action, particularly while the commission members and observers were still on the planet, might be interpreted as exactly what it was.