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starter

[stahr-ter] / ˈstɑr tər /


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Hilton argues that layers of rules of permits have effectively halted construction of smaller and more affordable starter homes.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

In fairness, Kerkez is the only one of those who you can class as an expected starter for the season ahead.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Akoa Makani will also slot in as a starter right away for the Sparks at 25 years old.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

It is a great, affordable starter card and a generous bonus.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

She is a pale, round moth, dusted with eggshell foundation, armed for the day with her banker’s briefcase, purse and remote starter for the leased SUV.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson

And they have been slow starters in the Champions League recently - needing a knockout phase play-off tie after failing to finish in the top eight both times - before finishing strongly to win.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

For starters, the EU details it all online and created a YouTube video about it.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

It means there is a chance just four of the starters who faced the French champions 18 months ago will start for Villa.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Some of the other top-notch Dodgers starters might also be unhappy if denied a chance to start a postseason game.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

Permian scored again to make it 42—0, and some of the starters stood on the benches behind the sidelines, finally able to relax.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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