preface
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Fiedler’s new preface proudly noted that the original’s once outrageous contentions were now widely accepted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
In the staged preface that opens “The Emporium,” actor Joe Tapper explains the play’s provenance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
This preface, which harks back to “Richard II” and “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2” in addition to the three parts of “Henry VI” that immediately precede “Richard III,” crowds an already crowded plot.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
As climate scientist Kevin Trenberth noted in the preface, the collection is designed as an ongoing effort that reflects the evolving nature of climate science.
From Science Daily • Jan. 14, 2026
Galileo had had the preface set in a different typeface from the rest of the book, clearly indicating that it did not represent his own views.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
Vocabulary lists containing preface
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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National Librarian Day
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Selecting and Evaluating Sources and Research Report
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