starting line

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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

The inaugural marathon under Burke’s stewardship took place in 1986, and 11,000 racers toed the starting line, nearly half the size of the long-running and world-famous New York City Marathon that same year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

"We are now standing on the starting line of our gigantic struggle for another year, aimed at transforming the regions," Kim said.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 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

The shortwave-broadcasting boat took up its position behind the starting line.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown