overture
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The company has moved to monetize some of its real estate but rejected the takeover overture in 2024.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“I want to thank President Xi, my friend, for this magnificent welcome,” Trump said in his toast at the state banquet, repeating the personal overture.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Almodóvar has found himself in a similar position, turning down an overture from a Saudi festival.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Diller’s overture to Warner, which hasn’t been previously reported, adds a new twist to the biggest takeover drama in the media industry in years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
With Lawrence’s careful guidance, he explained that he meant he would report the overture to Lawrence as a security breach, not as an invitation to espionage.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing overture
To Kill a Mockingbird
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