lead up to
Example Sentences
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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
The lead up to the visit, however, hasn’t been smooth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
In 1945, he served in the Pacific in the lead up to Japan's surrender.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
In the lead up to the Super Bowl, boosters of traditional sportsbooks have been denigrating prediction markets.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
Two steps lead up to a black door that has no knob, just a gold keyhole in the center.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
