overture
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The opera begins with three ceremonial chords in the orchestra that signal a brief, sober introduction quickly undercut by an exhilarating fast-forwarding overture.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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
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
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
Oppenheimer rejected the overture on the spot, though the encounter would create a political problem for him down the line.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing overture
To Kill a Mockingbird
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