prelude

Example Sentences

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"At its core, this looks like pressure and leverage rather than a prelude to invasion," he wrote.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Seen now, Annie feels almost like a prelude to Roy's later life as a feted novelist and one of India's most polarising writers.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

For many viewers, the Puppy Bowl has become a beloved Sunday tradition — a feel-good prelude to the big game that celebrates companionship, resilience and second chances for animals in need.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

That was all merely a prelude to Thursday’s chaotic masterpiece.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Freedom of the word is the first prelude to democracy.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat