Period preceding a big event Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PERIOD (noun)
1. an amount of time
2. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
PRECEDING (adjective)
1. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
2. existing or coming before

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