lead-in
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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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