head start

Example Sentences

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“These both got their head start on the downside, so the fact that they now appear to be stabilizing, I view to be a good sign.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“We are heading in another direction in the next decade, and the companies that had a head start will have an advantage.”

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Schwab is not the only firm now giving children as young as 13 greater autonomy over their investments — a change that they believe can give kids a better head start in building good habits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Amazon had a head start in AI with the release of the Echo smart speaker with Alexa in 2014.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

After giving the other driver a generous head start, Timothy muttered something about taking the long way back to the house so they might better enjoy the scenery.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood