starting line
Example Sentences
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Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, was in a tower at the starting line.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Shuttle buses will be available from Belfast City Hall and Lanyon Place Station to the starting line from 07:00 BST and 07:30 BST respectively.
From BBC • May 3, 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
Seven varsity crews paddled to the starting line, to race for the national title, in a ghostly light mist.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
