led up; leading up; leads up
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Just like Jefferson, Addison was dinged for his size during the lead-up to the draft.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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
Throughout the lead-up, neither coach was willing to admit to looking beyond the Rose Bowl, even with a potential national championship looming for the winner.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Just like Jefferson, Addison was dinged for his size during the lead-up to the draft.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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 9 Jan. 2025.
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lead up
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: to make a gradual approach to a topic
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