- present participle of start.
starting
Example Sentences
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She loves her job as an extreme cleaner, but since starting to document her cleaning adventures online, she has found it fascinating how interested other people are in what she does.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
She can’t imagine starting over with someone who doesn’t know her history, so she pays for the continuity of care.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
However, Norris held him off and Russell had to back off before starting his lap.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Treasury yields ended the week higher, even after the Treasury Department said it will double to $4 billion the size of each buyback operation targeting long-dated bonds, starting next month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
I guessed they didn't go so well for Jessica and she was probably starting some more.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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