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7 statements · 14% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
On other databases
3 identifiers linking lead paragraph across the web's reference databases
7 statements · 14% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
3 identifiers linking lead paragraph across the web's reference databases
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A lead paragraph is the opening paragraph of an article, book chapter, or other written work that summarizes its main ideas. Styles vary widely among the different types and genres of publications, from journalistic news-style leads to a more encyclopedic variety.