as in introduction
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
the proem promises what the book does not deliver: a totally new interpretation of the French Revolution
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That introduction came after the club announced Monday that Raphael Wicky has been hired to the head coaching position on a 2 1/2-year contract.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026 -
This week begins Malinin’s introduction to the greater sports audience, including those who tune in once a cycle.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Colbert opened his Monday night broadcast with a preface in light of Reiner’s death, as well as the shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
16 Dec. 2025
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This excerpt includes the book’s preface and the lyrics and commentaries for six songs.—
John Darnielle,
Rolling Stone,
11 Dec. 2025
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With a new foreword from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Chang’s exposé historicizes the plight of today’s immigrant working women.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kris Jenner wrote the foreword for the book.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Proem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proem. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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