lead up to
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The lead up to the World Cup was no different, but the doom and gloom went away once the action began.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Sitting on the steps that lead up to our house and looking at our lake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
U.S. forces often set up temporary operational sites in the lead up to military operations, security experts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Evidence in the judge-led inquiry - which is examining the lead up to the attacks and decisions made in the aftermath - started again on Monday following a short break over Easter.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
While he was drinking his moderate allowance, he said, with nothing to lead up to it, and after having appeared rather fidgety,—
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
