led up; leading up; leads up
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2025
So to make the lead-up as long and passionate as possible was, at least, my focus.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
In the days leading up to the event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.
—Skye P. Marshall, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
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Noun
It’s become a lead-up to the main event on Monday, as Cenat will be livestreaming the American Music Awards from his Twitch, becoming the first streamer to legally broadcast the show.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2025
So to make the lead-up as long and passionate as possible was, at least, my focus.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
Amid a national controversy involving a trans athlete competing in the girls' category, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced a series of sweeping rule changes in the days leading up to the event to accommodate female competitors.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
In the days leading up to the event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.
—Skye P. Marshall, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
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“Lead-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead-up. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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lead up
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: to make a gradual approach to a topic
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