lead up to

Family and friends had flown out, and in the lead up to the wedding activities like paragliding and boat days had been booked, so the costs had really added up.

But by and large, yes, it’s in the lead up to the first album and the tour that followed that, as far as I can tell.

The escalating events lead up to decisive moments this week, starting with an emergency meeting of the UC Board of Regents on Monday afternoon.

In the lead up to the film’s release, some right-wing commentators have been in an uproar over ‘Superman’s’ alleged immigrant-friendly politics.

Calli says she always notices the difference in her body in the lead up to her period.