starting blocks
Example Sentences
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Besides the small step on the road to recovery that was the Scottish Premiership win at Livingston at the weekend, Rangers haven't managed to lose sight of the starting blocks.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2025
Miles away, gymnasts flipped before judges, swimmers dove from starting blocks, and runners leaped hurdles in the same stadium where Bukele made his speech.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
Whenever he steps into the starting blocks this spring, people will pay attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2023
"Without a prima facie right, the respondents never got out of the starting blocks," part of the judgement read.
From Reuters ● Nov. 9, 2022
Most embarrassing, but probably effective at giving us an advantage, were our starting blocks.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
