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curtain-raiser
Language:
en
1.
UK
US
General English
neutral
A short performance, match, or event presented immediately before the main performance or principal event; an opening act.
2.
UK
US
General English
neutral
figurative
Something that serves as an introductory or preliminary event to a larger or more important occurrence.
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