starters

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For starters, when an airline raises its base fares, it must pay more in a specific federal tax known as an excise tax.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Record six-time Masters winner Jack Nicklaus, 86, will be joined by 90-year-old three-time champion Gary Player and two-time winner Tom Watson, 76, to hit ceremonial tee shots at 12:25 as honorary starters.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

May brought in four of Michigan’s five starters from other schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The other three teams have starters they can build around for years to come.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I spend way too much time daydreaming, for starters.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera