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[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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More than 90,000 immigrants have been granted voluntary departure since the start of the Trump administration, according to federal immigration court data through April that was analyzed by TRAC, a data research organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

You make a lump-sum payment to the insurance company and you start receiving regular payments, usually within the first 12 months.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Production is expected to start in 2032, though Nakamura said the timeline might be brought forward to fulfill client needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Gregory said the contraction in April "showed the strong start to the year is now faltering".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“Good. I’m gonna go downstairs and start lunch,” she says.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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