starter

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The problem is, as a starter, he’s also not good enough for the big leagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“I just want a little starter house in El Sereno, but somehow it feels contingent on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or not,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Schwab’s account comes with a starter investing course and offers $50 in fractional shares if the teen completes it within 45 days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“Taking initiative, being a self starter and being able to advocate for yourself is a skillset that is helpful when you practice law.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

As for Billingsley, his debut as a starter had become further mired after that first nervous fumble.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger