| Was a prelude |
| ___ to (preceded) |
| Was a prelude (to) |
| ___ to (introduced) |
| ____ to: approached |
| ____ to: brought on |
| Preceded (with "to") |
| Introduced, with "to |
| Was preliminary (to) |
| ___ to (resulted in) |
| Helped cause, with "to |
| ___ to (paved the way for) |
| ___ to (set the stage for) |
| Escorted, as to the penthouse |
| Prepared the way (to): 2 wds. |
| Approached gradually, with "to |
| Laid the foundation for, with "to |