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prelude

[prel-yood, preyl-, prey-lood, pree-] / ˈprɛl yud, ˈpreɪl-, ˈpreɪ lud, ˈpri- /


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That solid foundation is only enhanced by the movie’s two locations: Venice, for the potent prelude, and Paris, for the main action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It could be the biggest IPO ever but it also might just be the prelude for a record-breaking merger.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

It was a prelude to the chaos and calamity that was to come this season.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

MLB officials have cited that fan concern repeatedly over the last year, prelude to an expected push for a salary cap.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

This was but the prelude to more, for each rain washed more of the insecticide into the river, killing more fish.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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