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[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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Multiple ownership means it is likely to take time before development proposals start to be looked at.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Its near-term market reception is uncertain, and its first trading session could mirror Quantinuum’s rocky start.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s probably going to start to go more real to me when I’m preparing to go onto the pitch,” he said, sitting behind a table next to Ream.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

That head start isn’t even the most concerning part.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

My resident butterflies start fanning my insides on cue as I dodge around people, back to the games room.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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