lead up to
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・UK /li:d ʌp tu:/
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phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
The weeks leading up to the election were very tense.
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Roland Barthes | Semiotic Theory Explained
- So it's an action signifying a lead-up to an event.
So it's an action signifying a lead-up to an event.
- So it's an action signifying a lead up to an event.
So it's an action signifying a lead up to an event.
Songs You Didnt Know Were Written By Lady Gaga
- But in the lead-up to the release of his debut album, it must have been quite the thrill for Lambert to find himself in the studio alongside such a massive talent.
But in the lead-up to the release of his debut album, it must have been quite the thrill for Lambert to find himself in the studio alongside such a massive talent.
- But in the lead-up to the release of his debut album, it must have been quite the thrill for Lambert to find himself in the studio alongside such a massive talent.
But in the lead-up to the release of his debut album, it must have been quite the thrill for Lambert to find himself in the studio alongside such a massive talent.
Divorce: Why are fewer marriages ending? - The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service
- What do you think are the issues that can lead up to that moment?
What do you think are the issues that can lead up to that moment?
- What do you think of the issues that can lead up to that moment?
What do you think of the issues that can lead up to that moment?
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- But in the lead-up to the speech, Caroline Levitt said he was going to discuss his accomplishments since taking office in January.
But in the lead-up to the speech, Caroline Levitt said he was going to discuss his accomplishments since taking office in January.
- But in the lead up to the speech, Caroline Levitt said he was going to discuss his accomplishments since taking office in January.
But in the lead up to the speech, Caroline Levitt said he was going to discuss his accomplishments since taking office in January.
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- The fly-on-the-wall look at their family in the lead-up to Alec's Rust trial has been lambasted for being an extremely poor taste.
The fly-on-the-wall look at their family in the lead-up to Alec's Rust trial has been lambasted for being an extremely poor taste.
- In the lead up to Alex Rust trial has been lambasted for being in extremely poor taste.
In the lead up to Alex Rust trial has been lambasted for being in extremely poor taste.
The REAL reason why Trump bombed Venezuela and kidnapped President Maduro
- Just like how in the lead up to the illegal US invasion of Iraq in 2003, Saddam Hussein was also de dollarizing and selling Iraq's oil for other currencies, including the euro.
Just like how in the lead up to the illegal US invasion of Iraq in 2003, Saddam Hussein was also de dollarizing and selling Iraq's oil for other currencies, including the euro.
- war on Venezuela, but it's certainly a factor, just like how in the lead-up to the illegal U.S.
war on Venezuela, but it's certainly a factor, just like how in the lead-up to the illegal U.S.
Exo "Mama"
- but also tell mini stories that lead up to their debut video, which is a pretty badass explanation of EXO's roots, which, in brief, is this: EXO are not actually boys but 12 forces which protect the tree!
but also tell mini stories that lead up to their debut video, which is a pretty badass explanation of EXO's roots, which, in brief, is this: EXO are not actually boys but 12 forces which protect the tree!
- but also tell mini-stories that lead up to their debut video.
but also tell mini-stories that lead up to their debut video.
‘Get the popcorn!’: Former Kamala Harris aide on Trump's feud with Marjorie Taylor Greene
- Everyone in politics is going to be running that direction in the lead-up to the election.
Everyone in politics is going to be running that direction in the lead-up to the election.
- Everyone in politics is going to be running that direction in the lead up to the election.
Everyone in politics is going to be running that direction in the lead up to the election.
How 'Apple Copycat' Xiaomi Made One Of China's Buzziest EVs
- I say all this to lead up to the U7, which ultimately could be that one Tesla killer.
I say all this to lead up to the U7, which ultimately could be that one Tesla killer.
- I say all this to lead up to the U7, which ultimately could be that one Tesla killer.
I say all this to lead up to the U7, which ultimately could be that one Tesla killer.
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- On hand to present the award for best motion picture drama at the 58th Golden Globes, Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor clearly overindulged in the lead up to her big moment.
On hand to present the award for best motion picture drama at the 58th Golden Globes, Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor clearly overindulged in the lead up to her big moment.
- On hand to present the award for Best Motion Picture Drama at the 58th Golden Globes, Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor clearly overindulged in the lead-up to her big moment.
On hand to present the award for Best Motion Picture Drama at the 58th Golden Globes, Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor clearly overindulged in the lead-up to her big moment.