Meaning of the word "in medias res" in English

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in medias res

US /ɪn ˌmiːdiəs ˈreɪs/
UK /ɪn ˌmiːdiəs ˈreɪs/
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Phrase

1.

into the middle of a narrative or plot without a preamble

Example:
The novel begins in medias res, with the protagonist already in a desperate situation.
Many epic poems use the technique of starting in medias res.
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