starter

Example Sentences

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Obrokta’s son, a starter, had 18 receptions for 185 yards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

The impressive Lewis Ferguson was probably the pick of Scotland's players in America despite not always being a guaranteed starter for Bologna.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Ochoa replaced starter Raúl Rangel and was greeted with a standing ovation from a large portion of the 80,824 fans at Azteca Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

In 2025, Texas passed bills legalizing housing on commercially zoned land and subdivisions of starter homes, which were rendered difficult or illegal to build by municipal zoning laws, large lot requirements, or other design requirements.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Then he stepped on the starter and, with his head full of strange new thoughts, drove out the far end of the forest.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster