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[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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Start with the economics of the NFL stadium itself: A team plays nine or so home games a year—that’s 10 days of use out of 365.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

"Let's go! We are evacuating! Start moving!" another officer shouted.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

Start by familiarizing yourself with the fundamentals of the stock that is the focus of the article you’re reading.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 4, 2026

Start with the good—because it really is worth celebrating, however cautiously: Chief Justice John Roberts’ majority opinion in Tuesday’s case, Trump v.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

“What time does the Head Start bus drop them off?”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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