flying start

Example Sentences

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Airlines are off to a flying start in the new year.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

The seven-time champion made a flying start, up to 13th on the first lap and continued to move forwards.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

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

Phoebe Litchfield got Australia off to a flying start after Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bat, firing a 31-ball 45 as they reached 81-1 at the end of the powerplay.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 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