As we have discussed, one use is for a preemptive strike against Japan.

It was nothing more than a preemptive strike to serve our interests.

They've anticipated moves by the defense and made preemptive strikes.

First, it would be a preemptive strike against the future.

If they were going to attack at full strength, it had better be a preemptive strike.

Was this a preemptive strike, or are you just trolling?

You wouldn't maybe attack suddenly when we 104 weren't looking, a preemptive strike?

The kind of preemptive strike that the military is always jawing about.

Maybe this is one case in which a preëmptive strike would serve the President well.

The decision is made to engage in a preemptive strike.