starting line
Example Sentences
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The IPO is no longer the starting line.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
But if some people begin the race far behind the starting line bearing weights that others don’t, government can’t pretend that the race is unfettered or fair, and neither should we.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Besides Herbert, members of the Chargers offense who didn’t play included receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, and the entire starting line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2026
"At the moment, I'd say we're only at the beginning. It feels like we've just reached the starting line."
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
When Miguel landed on the same square as Kyle, that meant Kyle’s pawn had to be bumped back to the starting line.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
