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Example Sentences

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He was trapped at the bottom under about a meter of dense avalanche debris — which starts out fluffy but can quickly harden to the consistency of concrete.

From Los Angeles Times

He had started out on his tummy, and now he was on his back.

From Literature

Now several girls who started out in Black Girls Surf are participating in or even winning national competitions.

From Barron's

It started out as a routine night for Nancy Guthrie.

From Los Angeles Times

At the crack of dawn, as was her habit, Old Emma started out to the shed.

From Literature