flying start

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

By having chosen Aruna Miller to be his lieutenant governor and lead his transition team, Mr. Moore got off to a flying start.

From Washington Post

In a season where teams are scoring more per game than at any point in more than 50 years, the Suns-Cavaliers and Bucks-Raptors games didn’t exactly get off to flying starts.

From Seattle Times

At the other end of the table, Julen Lopetegui needs to make a flying start when the campaign resumes, with the Spanish coach taking over at bottom club Wolves.

From Seattle Times

"It really does give them a flying start."

From BBC