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
“The bombing of the hospital was more reflective of the times that Stagg and his wife had gone through in the lead up to D-day,” Maras says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The lead up to Eid has seen a month of community activity, including free daily iftar meals and support for hospital patients and families.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
It was the events that would lead up to it that she couldn’t bear to consider.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
