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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lead-up in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lead-up in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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  1. Sylvain Bruneau:

    Obviously this has not unfolded the way we wanted because we were counting on having two weeks of more preparation and the lead-up tournaments which on both accounts we were not able to do, but I must say that we had a really good lead-up period before we travelled to Australia, things were going nice and smooth and she was making progress and we were heading in the right direction.

  2. Martin Membery:

    Solvency II has driven some M&A activity and this may well accelerate in the lead-up to implementation of the directive.

  3. Quinn Harris/Getty Images:

    I did not think we’d be talking about this after this game. I'm gonna take some time and have conversations with the folks around here, and then take some time away and make a decision -- obviously before free agency or anything kinda gets going on that front, it's fresh right now. It's a little shocking for sure. Definitely was hoping to have a nice week after the NFC Championship to enjoy the lead up [to the Super Bowl] and start contemplating some things, so I haven't even let the moment really sink in yet.

  4. Chris Tremea:

    He truly was aware he had made a mistake, it’s hard for that position in that game and Don was very frustrated and I guess that’s what kind of lead up to the phone call.

  5. Tamara Taylor:

    We were led into a room I'm assuming to discuss the situation. However, what happened previous( ly) to lead up to where we were at that moment was never explained to me. I really didn't know what was going on at that point in time.


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