starter

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“We’re building new homes that are starter homes at $355,000, and we’re calling that affordable,” said Tony Curtis of the Metropolitan Housing Coalition in Louisville.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Rarely a starter for Arsenal, the 28-year-old managed just nine minutes off the bench in England's recent World Cup qualifiers with Spain and Iceland.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

He was an unremarkable, middle-of-the-rotation starter with enough talent to cobble together a decent major-league career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

He was a two-time All-American and three-year starter at Florida.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

When he crawled into the boat, he gave the starter rope a sharp pull and the engine roared to life.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen