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prelude

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


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“A Prelude to Immortality” is best enjoyed by Churchill aficionados looking for a swim in the pool’s deep end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Chassis-wise, the Prelude comes nicely tuned from the factory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

“You might call it a Metaphysical Spoof With Acrobatic Prelude, or you might not. The only general thing you can say about it is that it’s very bright and very funny, and sometimes rather touching.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

Art-rock group The Last Dinner Party took the title last year, and went on to top the charts with their debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2025

"They carried Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord." 1st Prelude.

From Mater Christi Meditations on Our Lady by Paul, Mother St.




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