overture

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First, there’s a pantomimed back story: During the overture, actors depicting the lovers as young teens flirt and are discouraged by adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

South Korea said Friday it will reclassify North Korea's long-banned state newspaper as general information, easing public access, in the latest overture from the administration of dovish President Lee Jae Myung.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

However, people close to Beijing said Xi made the outreach, turning the high-level communication into a rare diplomatic overture from China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

By contrast, “Shadow Ticket” offers a wildly seductive overture, a companionable but occasionally slack midsection, and a haunting sucker punch of an ending.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

Props are missing and people wander around partially in costume, and the various Creekwood music prodigies are in the orchestra pit running through the overture.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli