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head start

NOUN
advantage of early start
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China already has a head start in automation.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

And Delrahim’s move gave Ellison’s Paramount a head start in the regulatory approval process.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Linton, whose portfolio formerly invested in Eternal and currently invests in Swiggy, said Indian firms have a head start in operating efficiently and defending dominant positions in some cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Owen gave Lee Dixon a head start but scorched across the turf to get there before him.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“She could run fast. If you were racing her, you couldn’t ever let her get a head start, because she would beat you for sure.”

From "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo




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