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OpenAI’s foray into advertising got off to a bumpy start, initially charging some large brands a steep rate of about $60 per 1,000 views whether or not users clicked.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Nicolas Jackson got off the mark in that game and, although his finishing can be erratic, he's the kind of player who will mature and get better every season.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

The Saints got off to a 1-7 start, and Shough got the QB1 job in Week 9.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Weak and meant Ipswich got off to the worst possible start.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

After reading the last rule, Sheed said, “Now, that’s disappointing. Moldin' was the obvious choice. They got off to such a good start.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles



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