led up; leading up; leads up
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Khan was a Jewish Kindertransport refugee from Frankfurt during the lead-up to World War II, eventually landing in the U.S.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Princess promises more information on special guests and onboard events leading up to the December cruise.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
That $40 million project is said to be focusing on the lead-up to her return to the East Wing.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Khan was a Jewish Kindertransport refugee from Frankfurt during the lead-up to World War II, eventually landing in the U.S.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
How To Get Tickets To The Presidential Inauguration The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies made a limited number of inauguration tickets available to the public through members of Congress, which will be available to the public in the weeks leading up to the event.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Princess promises more information on special guests and onboard events leading up to the December cruise.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Lead-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead-up. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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lead up
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: to make a gradual approach to a topic
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