overture
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“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
It was such a baffling overture that Xi suspected it was an impulsive gesture, said people close to Beijing’s decision-making.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
First, there’s a pantomimed back story: During the overture, actors depicting the lovers as young teens flirt and are discouraged by adults.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Pyongyang has not responded to the overture from Lee, who has sought to mend fractured ties with the North.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
Kashdan responded to Bobby’s overture and later commented: “I had no real problem with him. All he wants to do is to play chess. He is a tremendous player.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing overture
To Kill a Mockingbird
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This Week in Words: December 30, 2017 - January 5, 2018
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This Week In Words: Current Events Vocab for October 3–9, 2020
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