led up; leading up; leads up
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024
After days of delays, the men’s and women’s triathlons plunged into the Seine last week, but the mixed relay triathlon also had a rough lead-up.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Aug. 2024
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2024
Troubled days before the shooting In the days and weeks leading up to the shooting, Massey appeared to be in crisis.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Hester’s reflections during the final leg of the lead-up to his Hall of Fame enshrinement were like so many of his returns during his NFL career.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024
After days of delays, the men’s and women’s triathlons plunged into the Seine last week, but the mixed relay triathlon also had a rough lead-up.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Aug. 2024
Verb
The anticipation for the first-ever breakdancing competition was feverish leading up to Friday’s debut of the women’s qualifying rounds.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2024
Troubled days before the shooting In the days and weeks leading up to the shooting, Massey appeared to be in crisis.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2024
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“Lead-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead-up. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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lead up
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: to make a gradual approach to a topic
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