start something

Example Sentences

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"People don't dare to start something because it's expensive, and a lot of banks are reluctant to loan money to set up a proper business," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“I had no idea that I would start something new after I had a child. It’s amazing to share the joy and the experience with her,” she explains.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

"I've always wanted to start something of my own, but my immigration status in the US limited that freedom," Mr Hassan told the BBC.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

He'll start something and then he'll be like, "Oh, I wish you had been a part of it."

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

The Scientific Revolution, which got under way only 500 years ago, may well end history and start something completely different.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari