lead up to

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That result during the critical lead up to Christmas led the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars to post sales and profit below Wall Street expectations in the fourth quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There will also need to be training on all relevant aspects of the research protocol, including preparatory work in the lead up to a young person being considered eligible for puberty blockers."

From BBC

In 1945, he served in the Pacific in the lead up to Japan's surrender.

From BBC

In the lead up to the Super Bowl, boosters of traditional sportsbooks have been denigrating prediction markets.

From Barron's

In addition to displaying the spectacular ice-dancing by all during the various Grand Prix competitions that lead up to the Olympics, “Glitter & Gold” provides some genuine insight into the minds and politics behind the sport’s highest level of competition.

From The Wall Street Journal