: something (such as a television show or segment) that leads into something else
a lead-in to the commercial
lead-in
adjective
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The Kelly Clarkson Show has also seen success in key demos locally, seeing double-digit percentage increases over its lead-in among women 25-54 in markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Boston, and San Francisco.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
The series will also continue a trend of the Red Sox playing road exhibitions as a lead-in to the season opener.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Dec. 2024
In its latest post-election move, MSNBC has found a new host for its Morning Joe lead-in Way Too Early.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
The event, which aired a day after the final, was greatly aided by having regional NFL broadcasts serving as lead-ins.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
The series will also continue a trend of the Red Sox playing road exhibitions as a lead-in to the season opener.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Dec. 2024
In its latest post-election move, MSNBC has found a new host for its Morning Joe lead-in Way Too Early.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
The event, which aired a day after the final, was greatly aided by having regional NFL broadcasts serving as lead-ins.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Lead-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead-in. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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