preface

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So I would preface with this: There are lots of wonderful things about Europe that go unnoticed, unreported, or taken for granted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 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

On Friday, before introducing Edgardo Henriquez, Leitz delivered a proper preface and farewell all in one.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

Let me preface any answer by saying, I suppose I’m trying to make sense of it like anybody.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

As history, the preface is bunk, because in 1651 progress was new.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton