led up; leading up; leads up
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
As a lead-up to the May 21 sale, exhibitions of the items are being shown in five cities, with the first being New York through Saturday.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This is the transition phase leading up to menopause when your estrogen levels start to dip (and often get a little volatile), making ovulation less regular, Dr. Dweck says.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding Nia Jax's clearance to compete adds a layer of intrigue to the lead-up to WrestleMania 41.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
As a lead-up to the May 21 sale, exhibitions of the items are being shown in five cities, with the first being New York through Saturday.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard claimed to Fox News Digital that the Duke of Sussex, who has been navigating a life across the pond for five years, still has remorse about the events leading up to his royal exit.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This is the transition phase leading up to menopause when your estrogen levels start to dip (and often get a little volatile), making ovulation less regular, Dr. Dweck says.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Lead-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead-up. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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lead up
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: to make a gradual approach to a topic
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