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
Teachers can sign up for a free, 30-day trial that includes access to all courses, plus several intro lessons to use with their class.
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The only odd thing during tonight’s intro at Princess of Wales was that at the end of TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey’s speech, two protesters quietly held up a sign against festival sponsor RBC (Royal Bank of Canada).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
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, 1 Sep. 2025
The second season’s intro has a more romantic vibe thanks to the choreography between Peacemaker and Emilia Harcourt, building to a triumphant lift where Harcourt is on his shoulder, her arms extended like wings because this show has a thing for birds.
—Oliver Sava, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The only odd thing during tonight’s intro at Princess of Wales was that at the end of TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey’s speech, two protesters quietly held up a sign against festival sponsor RBC (Royal Bank of Canada).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
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, 1 Sep. 2025
The second season’s intro has a more romantic vibe thanks to the choreography between Peacemaker and Emilia Harcourt, building to a triumphant lift where Harcourt is on his shoulder, her arms extended like wings because this show has a thing for birds.
—Oliver Sava, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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The signatories — which included the likes of EV manufacturers Volvo and Polestar, as well as material suppliers, battery manufacturers and grid operators — said the introduction of the target had already triggered hundreds of billions of euros in new investment.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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First up is Ice Trial, which provides a one-day introduction into driving on ice.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, for co-founder Michiel Beers, who started the festival with his brother, Manu, in 2005, creating one of the largest music festivals was just the preface to his Tomorrowland story.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In his preface to a new edition published in 1983, de Groot responded to readers who’d travelled to the valley and complained to the publisher that the auberge and its cooking were shockingly unlike the book’s descriptions.—
John Birdsall,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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Japanese actress Megumi Odaka, who’s appeared in six Godzilla films, crafted a deeply personal foreword.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The book features a foreword by Del Toro and an introduction by Isaac, who plays Victor Frankenstein.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intro. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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