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introductions

noun

plural of introduction

as in prefaces

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook

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Recent Examples of introductions Ask them to fill out a survey, comment on a draft plan, or make introductions. — Melody Wilding, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026 Fortunately, Venus’ alignment with Pluto, Uranus and Jupiter can bring powerful introductions, unexpected income opportunities and collaborations with serious potential. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Thirty-five square blocks of hotels, law offices, theaters, and beauty parlors built entirely through referrals, introductions, and relationships passed between people who trusted each other. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 All have five years of team control remaining, have starting pitching backgrounds and have pitched well in their major-league introductions as relievers. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Auspicious Jupiter energizes your 3rd House of Communication while imaginative Neptune harmonizes from your 11th House of Friends and Community, making ideas, introductions, and pitches flow more easily. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 Small steps like visiting the school, practicing introductions, and keeping familiar routines can build your child’s confidence. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 20 July 2026

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This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

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Jason Kirk Enjoy this playlist of every World Cup team’s official song selections for intros, warmup, goal-scoring and wins (that were available on Spotify).

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 28 June 2026
The barrage of 'boos' at driver intros turned into deafening cheers.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

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