lead-in
Example Sentences
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CBS News did see “60 Minutes” retain a larger portion of its football audience lead-in compared to last year, despite a later start time of 7:48 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
The lead-in music to the interview: “Why Can’t We Be Friends” by War.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
His lead-in was David Letterman, who not only doesn’t live in the district but doesn’t live in Manhattan at all.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
Though munitions are being deployed at a rapid pace, due to long lead-in times for procurement and production, there is a lag until any increased demand can be met.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
It was going to be my lead-in to convince them to let me watch one with June.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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