lead-up

lead-up

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The events or period of time preceding a specified event or occurrence: During lead-up to the political convention, pundits speculated about who would be chosen as the candidate's running mate.

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It helps the new parents remember who was with them during the lead-up to the big event, and provides a useful keepsake as well.
Tina Fey's popularity hit an all-time high during the lead-up to the 2008 presidential election.

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