overture

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After the war, Washington again explored buying the island, but Denmark rebuffed the overtures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Warner again recommended its shareholders disregard Paramount’s overtures.

From Los Angeles Times

Hargeisa has also turned down all economic and diplomatic overtures from Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Despite his overtures, many executives still want to see more people from the private sector in his administration.

From The Wall Street Journal