overture

Example Sentences

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It was such a baffling overture that Xi suspected it was an impulsive gesture, said people close to Beijing’s decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although Smith hasn’t spoken about any particular overtures from rival programs, those close to him acknowledge that he could easily mimic his peers by jumping in the transfer portal and raking in the cash.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a diplomatic overture, the Communist regime is aiming to open up its moribund economy to the affluent Cuban-American diaspora.

From The Wall Street Journal

I didn’t speak of it with Helen, even though her friendly overtures must have been prompted in part by knowing something was wrong.

From Literature

After largely ignoring these overtures, Kim said recently that the two nations could "get along" if Washington accepted Pyongyang's nuclear status.

From Barron's