as in introduction
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
in her intro the author offers rather precise definitions of some of the key words that she will be using throughout her book
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Recent Examples of intro
More budget-friendly options include the new Casa Kura Kura (special intro rates from $200 a night through March) and Amet Baja (from $400 a night).
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Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
No Annual Fee Balance transfer fee There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The 18-track album — 17 original songs plus an intro track — showcases those sides.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
In this court, the accused — as a pre-trial intro helpfully informs us, invariably people who have committed the worst of crimes, mostly murder — have 90 minutes to use the Mercy system’s records to prove their innocence.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
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Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
No Annual Fee Balance transfer fee There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The 18-track album — 17 original songs plus an intro track — showcases those sides.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
In this court, the accused — as a pre-trial intro helpfully informs us, invariably people who have committed the worst of crimes, mostly murder — have 90 minutes to use the Mercy system’s records to prove their innocence.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
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The introductions of Ruben Dias and Rayan Cherki bolstered City, whereas Slot was slow to take off the ineffective Cody Gakpo, with Jones still waiting to be introduced when the visitors equalised.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But doubts surrounding Dana, Tod, Lynn, and Naveen aren’t serious (even Lynn’s ignominious introduction gets swept under the rug), and what little there is to find out is held back at the expense of the ensemble.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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In his preface of the American Legion’s Junior Baseball for 1938 program, Chaillaux noted that 500,000 boys participated in Legion ball.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 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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John Akomfrah’s foreword is wonderful.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rhythm & Fire also features a foreword by Roots member Questlove, along with 30 exclusive color photographs.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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