Sentence examples for the run-up from inspiring English sources

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the run-up

noun

The approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball

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In the run-up to the announcement.

But controversy clouded the run-up to the flotation.

I haven't enjoyed the run-up to the election.

"The run-up to September is not about numbers.

The run-up to the Jets' incident was orchestrated.

But nerves are jangling in the run-up.

The run-up to the election was overshadowed by scandals.

A flurry of unsuccessful legal challenges marked the run-up.

Logically, it will happen in the run-up to 2007".

— in the run-up to the 2008 meltdown.

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I've had an easy week in the run up.

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