: 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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As the lead-in to headliners Red Clay Strays, 49 Winchester were a hard act to follow, with singer Isaac Gibson stomping about the stage while showing off the wide range of emotion in his voice.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
In some markets, Hollywood Squares will also serve as the lead-in to Barrymore’s daytime talk show.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
That lead-in suggested that Chappelle might spend the rest of his set revisiting familiar comedic territory.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
First overall was lead-in All in the Family (with a 30.2 household rating).
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
In some markets, Hollywood Squares will also serve as the lead-in to Barrymore’s daytime talk show.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
That lead-in suggested that Chappelle might spend the rest of his set revisiting familiar comedic territory.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
First overall was lead-in All in the Family (with a 30.2 household rating).
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Lead-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead-in. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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