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lead up to
Meaning: If a period of time or a series of events leads up to a particular event, it happens just before it.
Synonym: precede (formal)For example:
- lead up to sth We need to get a clear idea of all the events that led up to the accident.
- lead up to sth We'll be really busy in the days and weeks leading up to the product launch.
Quick Quiz:
In the days leading up to the Olympic Games, the athletes were
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