forestall
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English Expression
  1. n.:  beat to the draw,  ride before the hounds
  2. v.:  It's always advantageous to make the first move,  (or take the initiative)
  3. vt.:  forestall
Containing Phrases
catch the ball before the boundCatch the ball before the bound After Underling pest on sb.Catch the ball before the bound After Underling pest on sb.
sooner