led up; leading up; leads up
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CBS News, 14 July 2025
When Jon Stewart left The Daily Show in August 2015, his final episode and its lead-up helped Comedy Central to some pretty decent numbers for the man who arguably changed the state of late-night.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
According to authorities, Tamura drove from Las Vegas to New York City in the days leading up to the shooting.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 29 July 2025
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Noun
The lead-up to Monday's decision drew criticism from some Democrats.
—CBS News, 14 July 2025
When Jon Stewart left The Daily Show in August 2015, his final episode and its lead-up helped Comedy Central to some pretty decent numbers for the man who arguably changed the state of late-night.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Verb
In addition to the tournament and finals in Austin, BLAST will host tailgates in the days leading up to the Moody Center championships.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
According to authorities, Tamura drove from Las Vegas to New York City in the days leading up to the shooting.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 29 July 2025
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“Lead-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead-up. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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lead up
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: to make a gradual approach to a topic
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