lead up to

Example Sentences

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Videos have emerged showing a scuffle between Border Patrol agents and the man in the lead up to the shooting.

From BBC

We’ve seen this a lot with the lead up to the ICE crackdowns, for example.

From Salon

The British number one has not played since October and no reason was given for her pulling out against Osaka in Perth, in the lead up to the Australian Open, which begins in Melbourne on 18 January.

From BBC

In the lead up to the event, Premier Chris Minns had warned that some people may find the sight "confronting", with police "carrying firearms and weapons that you haven't seen before".

From BBC

Brisk northwesterly winds could bring wintry showers to the areas of northern England and drizzle in the lead up to New Year's Day.

From BBC