starter

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José Soriano of the Los Angeles Angels is the first starter since at least 1900 to allow one run or fewer through his first six outings of a season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 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

Los Angeles Angels pitcher José Soriano has a 0.24 ERA through 37⅔ frames, a historic start for a traditional starter.

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

Also, to start the engine of a modern car you do just two things, turn a key and touch the starter.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck