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a short introductory section in a book, typically written by someone other than the author
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The foreword of the book provided a detailed introduction to the author's background and inspiration for writing.
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I always skip the foreword of a book and go straight to the first chapter.
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I didn't bother reading the foreword because it seemed like a bunch of extra stuff.
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The foreword of life is often written by our past experiences and memories.