| The sound of twigs snapping violently and a stumble preluded Rafel's voice. |
| A tap at the door preluded its opening, and a middle-aged man with fading red hair walked in, accompanied by his elder daughter. |
| It was preluded by part of a different ballet called Ellipse, and I really liked those dances too. |
| He had a habit of smiting the keyboard, and massive chords, clangorous harmonies inevitably preluded his performances. |
| Their new album Holy Ghost is preluded by a documentary covering Lukens's struggle and also the passing of guitarist Jake Ewald's grandfather. |
| The dawn had been preluded by the awakening chirrups of songsters in the wood. |
