led up; leading up; leads up
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Rivea Ruff, Essence, 6 June 2024
The classic is one of the last lead-up meets before the U.S. team is selected.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
Trump has been indicted over his actions leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection — charges that focus heavily on the fake elector strategy.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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Noun
The story follows the lead-up and fallout of the now-infamous recording of then-LA Clippers team owner Donald Sterling making racist remarks against the Black community surfacing to the public.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 6 June 2024
The classic is one of the last lead-up meets before the U.S. team is selected.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Verb
Today, cities like New Orleans have popularized carnival seasons, with lots of feasting, parades and parties leading up to Mardi Gras.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
Trump has been indicted over his actions leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection — charges that focus heavily on the fake elector strategy.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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“Lead-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead-up. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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lead up
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: to make a gradual approach to a topic
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