Closing
Closing noun - The last part of a process or action.
Usage example: a stand-up comedian has to have a strong closing if he wants a spirited round of applause
Introduction
Introduction noun - A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part.
Usage example: a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook
Closing is an antonym for introduction in something new topic.
Both words in one sentence
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Mio races towards a closing elevator, and then gets off at the 22nd floor to race up the next eight shortly after her introduction.
- Only Fools and Horses had this in its first series and 1981 Christmas special before the introduction of the well-remembered opening and closing themes in the second series.
Source: Instrumental Theme Tune -
The original ending was played after a 2008 theatrical reissue, following the closing credits and a textual introduction.
Source: Film / First Blood
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