lead-in
Example Sentences
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While the ratings for “60 Minutes” get a boost from a lead-in from high-rated NFL late-afternoon games, it remains one of the few network shows that viewers make an appointment to watch.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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
Its episodic encores are currently airing on Fox as a lead-in to “The Faithful,” whose showrunner, René Echevarria, is an old hand at both network and cable, and whose work includes “The 4400.”
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
He recommended the council consider events with a long "lead-in" as national events - expanding planning for transport and staffing accordingly.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 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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