Period Before An Event

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Updated: August 7, 2024

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noun • a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time • the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
	24%	4		Term for the period of time before and after a certain event
noun • a beautiful and graceful girl • (Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done
	24%	5		Period of time before an important event
noun • a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time

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