prelude

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The company is boosting the storage capacity of its devices, a move thought to be a prelude to expected Siri enhancements later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"At its core, this looks like pressure and leverage rather than a prelude to invasion," he wrote.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

The ceremony is a prelude to the annual L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

For many viewers, the Puppy Bowl has become a beloved Sunday tradition — a feel-good prelude to the big game that celebrates companionship, resilience and second chances for animals in need.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

Now they were faced with the realization of separation, and in the appalled silence that followed the decision Longridge watched Elizabeth’s face screw up in the prelude to tears.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford