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start

[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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For the experiment, each octopus was placed inside a start box that was open at the front and top.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s easy to forget that Sasaki’s start Friday against the Angels will be only his 30th major-league appearance, regular season and postseason combined.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

OTTAWA—Canada’s job market jolted back to life last month with a surge in hiring that pulled the unemployment rate to its lowest since the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The company said it has seen the value of its stock more than triple since the start of the year.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I start another Moleskine sketchbook, this one for pastels and watercolors.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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