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starting line



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The IPO is no longer the starting line.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

And we didn’t train to lose before we even stepped up to the starting line.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, was in a tower at the starting line.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 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

And at long last, mossy from their wait at the starting line, they went.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli




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