overture

Example Sentences

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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

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

However, people close to Beijing said Xi made the outreach, turning the high-level communication into a rare diplomatic overture from China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

By contrast, “Shadow Ticket” offers a wildly seductive overture, a companionable but occasionally slack midsection, and a haunting sucker punch of an ending.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

The stage was dark for a moment, and silent; then suddenly, with a burst of golden light and an orchestral overture from the CD player behind the curtain, Angel stepped onto the stage.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper