starter

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But viewed less as a dip starter and more as a flavor concentrate, its possibilities expand considerably.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"Throughout all the qualification matches, I was a starter but at the World Cup I was on the bench because of the injury I suffered the day before the Paraguay game. It was very unfortunate."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

In other words, it’s less a dip starter than a shortcut to onion-forward umami.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

But left-handed pitcher Madden Clement, typically Virginia Tech’s mid-week starter, surrendered the pair of solo shots to tie the score 5-5.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The frustrated assistant starter began waving a rope back and forth in front of the horse’s face to distract him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand