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start

[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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For days the Scots would have worked on getting off to a solid start following their early concession against Morocco.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The Dodgers offense had eight hits against Ryan, tied for the second-most he’s allowed in a start this season, and four runs in six innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Lohrmann wondered if she could start up a club herself with postcards written in Spanish for those who wanted to learn the language.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

That will help stocks into the summer months, especially during the early July gap between the end of the second quarter and the unofficial start to the earnings season with JPMorgan’s update on July 14.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

He was still weak from the fever, and in no state to start a journey.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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