starting blocks
Example Sentences
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It is not the sprint finish to the finish line, but the sprint finish to the starting blocks.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024
Washington state has taken a big step in the right direction, but we’ve only just left the starting blocks.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023
Whenever he steps into the starting blocks this spring, people will pay attention.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2023
Britain and the euro zone out of the starting blocks already.
From Reuters • Feb. 5, 2023
Most embarrassing, but probably effective at giving us an advantage, were our starting blocks.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
