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starter

[stahr-ter] / ˈstɑr tər /


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But a lengthy injury to a key starter could affect their title chances.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

EDISON: Quarterback Sam Thomson’s fourth year as starter sets the stage for big Chargers season.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

During dinner, each guest is given a traditional koha, meaning gift or offering, between the starter and main course.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

In its first 10 months, the policy resulted in an estimated 3,500 new small lots on which starter homes could be built across four major Texas cities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Holly primed the wings’ motor, pulling the starter cord over her shoulder.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

Tinder and Hinge say they will only implement generative AI in a dating coach capacity, giving users feedback on their profiles and suggestions for conversation starters rather than swiping for them.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

For starters, he lived in Porter Ranch, which felt like another state from Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Away from the crowds, Les Viviers du Pilon offers views over the gulf and fresh seafood, with starters from around $25, and an on-site fish market.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

For starters, they can attempt to use instant deposits to make trades.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

The book is about the Michigan basketball team led by Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, and Juwan Howard, a team with five freshman starters who made it all the way to the national championship game.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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