outstart

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Many young men become discouraged at the very outstart by attempting to read and study books that are far beyond their comprehension.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

So I judged they had our gang in a pretty tight place right at the outstart.

From The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer's Comrade by Twain, Mark

A man who has occupied this position without interruption during three administrations would be a failure at the very outstart if he resorted to devious conduct or political duplicity.

From The Progressive Democracy of James M. Cox by Morris, Charles E.

No one can advise you when to throw your "hat in the ring" and say defiantly at the outstart, "Gentlemen, I am here to fight!"

From The Art of Public Speaking by Carnagey, Dale

I was very sure that none would outstart me again for that day.”

From Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure by Johnston, Charles Haven Ladd