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Example Sentences
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A lot of my gay friends, particularly the eccentric ones, will say the same thing, because when you’re walking down the street looking weird, you never know who might start in on you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
Clemente said another batch of students will start in on the collection when classes resume this fall.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 7, 2019
“But Kaitlyn, I’m reading 5,000 words of your diary right now. How can you even start in on this guy for lacking self-awareness?” you might say.
From The Verge ● Sep. 1, 2017
Once you’ve solved it, sign up for Slate Plus—now at a special low anniversary price—and start in on this week’s crossword, Kameron Austin Collins’ “AVCX Themeless No. 9.”
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2016
I sketch the outline of his head and shoulders without a second thought and start in on his brain map.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
