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prelude

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


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He called for a comprehensive ceasefire as a prelude to the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Yet while an increase in wholesale prices is a prelude of sorts to what consumers end up paying for goods and services, the relationship is far from exact.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

To the disappointment of many, it’s probably not a prelude to the pitched battle they’ve been seeking, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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

Outside, I head straight for my tube tunnel, my footsteps on the ladder a prelude to peace and quiet.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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