lead up to

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But here’s what I’ll be looking for in the lead up to November: How far will Hilton go to capitalize on this moment for personal gain?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

June 2: Interest in the IPO space has skyrocketed in the lead up to the public listing of SpaceX.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“We are hopeful that momentum will build over the next few weeks in the lead up to the games,” Posner said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The six larger parties have met at a series of head-to-head debates in the lead up to the Scottish Parliament election.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Then she lets go of my hand and sinks onto the steps that lead up to Ma’s building.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott