as in prefaces
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
the editor makes some good points in the foreword about the author's life, so be sure to read it
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This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.
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Startup car brands can go years between new model introductions, so Genesis needed a way to stay in the spotlight, growing awareness and excitement.
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The crowd booed her name during pregame introductions.
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“Forewords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewords. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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