starter

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With Raphinha sidelined through injury, Rashford has stepped up as a starter when needed.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“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

USC also already added a trio of players in the portal, including a 7-footer in Connecticut’s Eric Reibe and an experienced starter in Georgetown’s KJ Lewis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Tables were covered with partially eaten starter salads and half-eaten bread rolls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Stormville’s number eight, Rifky Highmore, was the starting runner, while Boggs Ferry had La Sala Sparrow as their starter.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega