preamble

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“Too many approaches to peace-building foster perpetual dependency, and institutionalize crisis rather than leading people beyond it,” the charter’s preamble says, calling for “a coalition of willing States committed to practical cooperation and effective action.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

“Antisemitism is dangerous, antithetical to California values, and must not be tolerated in any California classroom, regardless of whether Jewish pupils are present in that classroom,” the preamble to the bill said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2025

But this is mere preamble to the galleries below.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 24, 2025

"We're not in a South African moment, but we're in a possible preamble to a South African moment," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

“I have to tell you ...” I start, and then I stop because I can’t just plunge straight into it, I need a preamble.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins