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start

[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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Their music was so good and you start singing the lyrics and there’s an osmosis effect of positivity that gets you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But El Niño may increase the chance of a mild start and cold end to UK winter, according to the Met Office.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Home sales in May posted the biggest rise this year, a sign that the housing market’s crucial spring selling season may be showing signs of life after a sluggish start.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares of Applied Digital fell 5.7% to $38.55 after rising sharply to start the day.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“You think it’ll start, or we need a tow?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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