prologue
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So much for “two households, both alike in dignity,” the first words from the prologue, here sung by Francis Jue as Friar Lawrence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
But if past is prologue, the courts won’t willingly implement reform.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
But the script for Besson’s “Dracula” keeps getting distracted with multiple flashbacks — the film opens with a 15-minute prologue in which Vlad straps on his fanged helmet and rides into battle.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
UK road champion Sam Watson won the opening prologue of the race for Ineos Grenadiers.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
The tale of Cadmus and his daughters is only a prologue to the greater story.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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