head start

Example Sentences

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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

I was able to get a head start on recovery by going to bed early.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Wet earth, plenty of sunshine and a lack of frosts have combined to give some plants a noticeable head start.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 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

“We’ll do what we can to find him,” he said, “but he’s had a good head start and could be anywhere by now.”

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk