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starters

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For starters, the minimum signals the firm’s positioning and branding as a “wealth management” practice.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Remember last year when Redick took heat for playing his starters the entire second half of a playoff loss to Minnesota?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Record six-time Masters winner Jack Nicklaus, 86, will be joined by 90-year-old three-time champion Gary Player and two-time winner Tom Watson, 76, to hit ceremonial tee shots at 12:25 as honorary starters.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

May brought in four of Michigan’s five starters from other schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It wasn’t his failure, for starters, and in any case, he didn’t need a child like I did.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins