preface

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as in introduction
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part a noted critic has written a short preface to her story to explain some of the historical background

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Recent Examples of preface The Life of Herod the Great—which includes a preface and introduction written by Hurston and commentary written by Plant—stops at chapter 19. — Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025 Butler's concerns about machine evolution received mixed reactions, according to Butler in the preface to the second edition of Erewhon. — Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025 The book is handsome, the notes extensive, and Benjamin’s crisp preface is thoughtful and sincere. — Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024 Read below for an exclusive excerpt from the preface of Inheriting Magic. — Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for preface

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