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  • past participle of start.
  • past tense form of start.

started

ADJECTIVE
begun
Synonyms


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He started a charitable foundation of his own, Bay Scholars, which helps poor and underserved youth attend Catholic high schools throughout the area.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

The number of people who have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet reached 9.4 million in November 2025, the highest level since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking that indicator in 1994.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

To combat loneliness and help older residents earn some money, Yod has started a traditional drumming circle that performs at weddings and other occasions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

"I started from nothing, but I tried my best to learn everything because I really wanted to become a coach," he said.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

“What’s all this?” she asked, but she had an idea, and the panic started to bubble.

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




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