: to make a gradual or indirect approach to a topic
Examples of lead-up in a Sentence
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Noun
As cashflow is often a challenge for small businesses—especially during the lead-up to the busy holiday shopping season—look for affordable business credit and working capital solutions when and where needed.—Michelle Gill, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 In the weeklong lead-up to Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Bears have conducted two types of business.—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
Verb
Centers are operational for 10 days leading up to Election Day for in-person voting.—Staff, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 Melissa Fox, a spokeswoman for the Bentonville Police Department, said the driver of the vehicle was having a medical emergency leading up to the collision.—Thomas Saccente, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lead-up
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