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introductions

noun

plural of introduction

as in prefaces

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook

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Recent Examples of introductions Jones and Feliciano won their introductory press conference Monday, creating a level of engagement and connection that topped even the public introductions of Moores and Lucchino in 1995 and the Seidler-Ron Fowler group in 2012. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The first day of school is always filled with smiles, introductions and hope for the year ahead. — Andrew Spar, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 There were also introductions to be made with Alison Brittain, the Premier League’s chair, and counterparts from Manchester United, a group that includes chief executive Omar Berrada. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Neither took their eyes off one another during the ring introductions. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The year isn't coming to a close for months, but automakers have already announced vehicle, package and trim introductions for 2027. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 There are still reports of West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya, plus the potential introductions of Chagas and rat lungworm disease. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 This is strong energy for introductions, invitations, pitches, messages, or a conversation that needs both confidence and grace. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 In reality, the situation in Indiana is completely unsettled, and White was reminded of that on Tuesday night when some fans booed her during pregame introductions ahead of the Fever's home contest against the New York Liberty. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

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Jason Kirk Enjoy this playlist of every World Cup team’s official song selections for intros, warmup, goal-scoring and wins (that were available on Spotify).

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 28 June 2026
The barrage of 'boos' at driver intros turned into deafening cheers.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

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