prefacing

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Adjective
  • Despite some discouraging downward trends, all the prefatory jawing could go a long way toward siphoning off a fair number of viewers who might otherwise be locked in on the NFL.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The prefatory pause gives the audience a chance to applaud a starry ensemble.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • According to a preliminary investigation, four suspects wearing hoodies and gloves used hammers to smash a display case and stole jewelry.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • Outside of a track and field preliminary meet at Yorba Linda High on Saturday, an anti-transgender advocacy group called Save Girls’ Sports organized a protest against California policies that allow transgender athletes to compete based on their gender identity.
    Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • Prepaid carriers already offer great introductory rates, but adding a double-digit discount makes this an unbeatable trial window for anyone testing out a new network.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
  • Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.
    Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • It will also be used as a test-bed for long-term habitation and preparatory work for permanent bases.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
  • Najib was the only one of the defendants who was arrested and present in person in court Sunday for a preparatory session in the trial, which will continue next month.
    Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Dugger served as a backup through the beginning portion of the season before being dealt to the Steelers at the NFL trade deadline.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • New York’s own ban, which went into effect during the current school year, has been widely praised by educators during its beginning months.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Prefacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefacing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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