flying start
Example Sentences
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Despite their slow reputation, the breeding efforts are off to a flying start, Eden said.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
A nicely worked try by Cadan Murley in the opening minute gave England a flying start, but they were soon reeled in once France's quicksilver handling game got up to speed.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Abhishek smashed eight sixes to get India off to a flying start before a late unbeaten cameo of 44 by Rinku Singh helped the hosts reach 238-7 after being invited to bat first in Nagpur.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
New Zealand got off to a flying start racing to 69 off 7.1 overs before Tim Robinson departed for a hard-hit 45, having smacked five fours and three sixes.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
He backed up so he could get a flying start and then we whooped across the bridge, our wheels clattering across the loose boards, space gaping below.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
