head start

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All would mean that the immune system has a head start when it comes to fighting a real Ebola infection.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

The bond market is among those getting a head start on the holiday weekend, closing early on Friday.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Cannes’ late spring date gives movies playing there a head start in gaining the attention of awards voters and film critics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In his most famous puzzle, “The Achilles,” Zeno proves that swift Achilles can never catch up with a lumbering tortoise that has a head start.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife