introductory remark
Frequency: 6.99.5 per million words
A comment made at the beginning of a speech or meeting to set the context.
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Examples (10)
- His introductory remark set a positive tone for the entire conference.
- The professor's introductory remark was a brief overview of the lecture topic.
- She began the discussion with an insightful introductory remark.
- Could you please keep your introductory remarks concise?
- After an introductory remark, the CEO presented the new strategic plan.
- The chairperson made a welcoming introductory remark to all attendees.
- I found his introductory remarks particularly engaging.
- Each speaker was allotted five minutes for an introductory remark.
- He ended his introductory remark with a provocative question.
- The article started with a thought-provoking introductory remark.