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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

I struggle with some of the classics, but once I start in on a book, I tend to finish it.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2018

“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

Back in the room, I knew I was in for a Stern Dad talking-to, so I did my best to disarm him before he could start in on me.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs