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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: lead-up

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A major issue in the lead-up to Austria’s 2017 elections was migration from sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/06/how-the-biggest-fraud-in-german-history-unravelled

Anderson, who suffered a groin injury in the lead-up to the Ashes, admitted that he was going through a "lean patch" but backed himself to rebound in the second innings of the final test where Australia lead the hosts by 12 runs.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/englands-anderson-not-ready-retire-he-nears-41st-birthday-3663361?cid=cna_flip_070214

And Harry made his feelings on this particular matter crystal clear: alleging William and Kate encouraged him to wear Nazi uniform, and revealing that the now Princess of Wales made his wife cry in the lead-up to their wedding.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/meghan-markle-coronation-prince-harry-b2333941.html

And Jones, in the lead-up to a Test match, getting under the skin of his opposite, ending every preposition and veiled insult with a cheeky grin and the word “mate”.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/01/23/the-wrap-rugby-australia-gets-their-man-but-at-what-cost/

And that is why there has been so much desperation in the campaigns in Lagos in the lead-up to March 18. The APC has played the ethnic card against the candidate of the Labour Party in a most vicious manner.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/opinion-before-nigerias-march-18-elections-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-before-nigerias-march-18-elections-2

A parliamentary inquiry last month recommended the ACT government provide more information on what types of smoking cessation supports would be available in the lead-up to the ban in the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8124476/smoking-to-be-banned-in-canberras-prison-by-mid-year/?src=rss

As soon as you’re out of bed, get some sunshine in the lead-up to the change.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/2023/09/28/daylight-saving-time-sleep-survival/

As the hunted, you'd think Winning would've spent the lead-up studying weather charts and getting some rest.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/sailing/30-skydives-how-champion-skipper-prepared-for-syd-hob-c-13020540

Benzina has shared social media posts in the lead-up to the World Cup about wearing a hijab but has not spoken to the media about it since arriving in Australia.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/07/30/womens-world-cup-moroccos-nouhaila-benzina-makes-history-with-hijab-19215692/

Blockchain analytics firm Nansen revisited suspicious on-chain activity between crypto exchange FTX and trading firm Alameda Research in a new report on the lead-up to FTX’s implosion.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/a76c88e09da5e0f0?ref=ff

Choose some of the below activities to do in the lead-up to results.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/gcse-2023-results-day-tips-27569359

Christina Dixon, ocean campaign leader for the nonprofit Environmental Investigation Agency, agreed that chemicals have quickly become a priority in the lead-up to the negotiations in Paris.

Source: https://grist.org/international/experts-sound-the-alarm-on-toxic-chemicals-ahead-of-plastic-treaty-negotiations/

Dr Christine Blanshard, chief medical officer, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said: “With strikes taking place over the lead-up to Christmas and in the New Year, we are expecting services to be under increased pressure.

Source: https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/23999135.worcestershire-nhs-services-will-busy-strikes/?ref=rss

Even if France had to deal with the injury of talismanic flyhalf Romain Ntamack in the lead-up to the tournament, they should have done better.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/lack-knockout-experience-leaves-french-floored-home-world-cup-3849376?cid=cna_flip_070214

Failed hay and grain crops due to bad weather could result in less stock feed to go around in the lead-up to Christmas.

Source: https://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/8372004/drought-hot-summer-could-affect-stock-feed-prices/?src=rss

His journey to Australia for the Open and its lead-up tournaments was his first trip overseas.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/sports/tennis/wimbledon-ben-bryan-shelton.html

Indeed, many fans feel that has been greatly enhanced, coming much closer to what gaming audiences were expecting in the lead-up to its 2020 release.

Source: https://gamerant.com/cyberpunk-2077-game-awards-best-ongoing-support-live-service-bad-why/

In the Battle of Austerlitz sequence, we see the methodical lead-up and tactically fiendish outcome of the French army’s cannons aimed at an ice-covered lake, sending the retreating Russian and Austrian soldiers to a cold, wet grave.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/sc-ent-napoleon-tribune-review-1122-20231120-sfdgwd7otvhdvkg26m7t6cjxzu-story.html

In the lead-up to Babcock's disappearance in July 2012, Millard sent texts to his then-girlfriend telling her he would hurt Babcock and remove her from their lives.

Source: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-s-top-court-upholds-convictions-against-laura-babcock-s-murderers-1.6442456

In the lead-up to one of the most intensive weeks of their young cricketing careers, the Northern Inland junior cricket sides have produced some remarkable form.

Source: https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/8456558/northern-inland-juniors-impress-in-youth-championship-games/?src=rss