opening gun
Example Sentences
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Mussmon, a Liberty-bound senior, was impressive on his future home track, taking the lead from the opening gun.
From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2022
At the Philharmonic's first fall concert in Carnegie Hall last week, traditional opening gun of the Manhattan music season, Philharmonic fans greeted their new conductor with a heart-warming welcome.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was an auspicious time for Reagan to sound the opening gun for the primary season.
From Time Magazine Archive
Padway was the big opening gun in the battery of defense.
From Time Magazine Archive
Gradually this plan became popular, until Dwight Davis and Holcombe Ward surprised the tennis world with their new service, now the American twist, and used it as an opening gun in a net attack.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem
