Period Of Time Before An Important Event Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time • the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
	41%	5		Period of time before an important event
	noun • a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time
	28%	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

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