starting gate
Example Sentences
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“The year-end rally is still at the starting gate,” he said.
From Barron's
But when they get to the starting gate, says Dylan, “she’s just the competition that I have to beat.”
In fact, only 20 of them make the starting gate and you only get one chance — when they are a 3-year-old.
From Los Angeles Times
Citizen Bull will have enough points to make the starting gate, while Barnes, a $3.2-million purchase, will be left at home.
From Los Angeles Times
Even finishing last in Saturday’s race will bring him more points, most assuredly gaining him a spot in the Derby starting gate.
From Los Angeles Times
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