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Preliminary events (3-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

run-up

(Other definitions for run-up that I've seen before include "Preliminary period" , "Cricketing approach?" , "Approach - preliminaries" , "Bowler's approach?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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