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start

[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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Their music was so good and you start singing the lyrics and there’s an osmosis effect of positivity that gets you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Some researchers say it is only a matter of time until retailers start using that data to set prices just for you.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

If we want to reach the top of the mountain, we need to start the journey step by step.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF bounced 44% from its low this year to the start of this month, stopped short of its record high, and has since tumbled 15%.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Once across it, we’ll have just two weeks to reach the Oklahoma start line.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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