Word: runup
The approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball
The approach run of a high jumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum
A period of time just before an important event. Example: The candidates were very nervous in the run-up to the election.
An increase in the value or amount of something Example: Economists expect a run-up of long-term interest rates.
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