as in introductions
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
in her prolusion she sketches the religious, cultural and political milieu in which gnosticism developed
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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.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026 -
The crowd booed her name during pregame introductions.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
20 June 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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Featuring forewords by Beccari and K-pop star Felix, the coffee table tome will be available from June in all Louis Vuitton stores priced at $185, with sales also benefiting UNICEF.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Prolusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolusions. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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