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

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

There’s definitely a sense that she’s about to start something.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

“They’re not going to start something they can’t finish.”

From BBC • May 25, 2024

Unless Nehemia was here to start something bigger—unless she didn’t want to make sure the king spared Eyllwe at all.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas