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Although England started their chase positively, Sophia Dunkley was the first to throw away her start and fell for 26 from 18 balls.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The Sparks rebuild started last season with the addition of Kelsey Plum, where they gave up the No. 2 pick to Seattle that would become Dominique Malonga.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Many public employers started covering weight-loss medication for teachers, firefighters and police officers a few years ago when the blockbuster drugs hit the market, following the lead of big companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

My hair woes started in high school, when I would scrape my curls into a bun and lament how thin my hairline looked.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

In mid-November the rains started in earnest, chilly, drenching day-long downpours that left beads of moisture even on the inside walls.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom