в период проведения(stage there are usually an equal number working behind the scenes both in the run up to the show during rehearsals and of course during the run of the show. Alexander Demidov)
загнать в угол(to be in a strong position to defeat someone (After last night's broadcast debate, he has the opposition candidate on the run) TaylorZodi)
в преддверии наступления(In the run-up to 2013, the work of the Corporate Leadership Team to help to profile the opportunities for business partnerships with City of Culture through their ... Alexander Demidov)