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lead-in

[leed-in] / ˈlidˌɪn /


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Its episodic encores are currently airing on Fox as a lead-in to “The Faithful,” whose showrunner, René Echevarria, is an old hand at both network and cable, and whose work includes “The 4400.”

From Salon Mar. 29, 2026

He recommended the council consider events with a long "lead-in" as national events - expanding planning for transport and staffing accordingly.

From BBC Mar. 6, 2026

When the first ball is finally bowled after a chaotic lead-in, Pakistan will open the tournament against the Netherlands in Colombo.

From Barron's Feb. 5, 2026

“Stormy Daniels will be back on the witness stand today, where she is reportedly expected to face a longer cross-examination” is Fox & Friends First co-host Todd Piro’s lead-in to the story of the day.

From Slate May 18, 2024

The anchor’s lead-in: Adoptions are about giving new homes to children who don’t have families.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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