starters

Example Sentences

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For starters, the average nationwide state gas tax rate is only about 40 cents per gallon.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

For starters, the law allows members of the board to remain in place until their successor is confirmed by the Senate and ready to take over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

I began to experience all 11 of my first-team starters going off to represent their countries for up to a fortnight, so I had to change my way of working while they were away.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In an unprecedented achievement, three starters for the Sea Hawks’ 13-2 volleyball team — Tommy Spalding, Vaughan Flaherty and Carter Mirabal — are headed to MIT this fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Coach Watts calls time-out and is now screaming at his starters about running an offense.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick