as in preparatory
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
after a prelusive dimming of the house lights intended to induce quiet, the stage curtain rose
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Before the performance, students participate in several preparatory rehearsals.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026 -
This is common practice in modern warfare and an essential preparatory step before kinetic actions.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Three people were killed in as many crashes on Arkansas roads from Monday to Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fanning has a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 25.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sign up now and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 25% off the regular course price of $127 (plus tax).—
Michelle Le,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Nature Anywhere Window Bird Feeder Get acquainted with the neighborhood birds using this introductory bird feeder.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Prelusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prelusive. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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