starting line

Example Sentences

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"Some say that in 2026, if you don't 'raise lobsters', you've already lost at the starting line," reads a commentary published by state newspaper People's Daily.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

Besides Herbert, members of the Chargers offense who didn’t play included receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, and the entire starting line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

PITTSBURGH—Lemon, a five-pound Chihuahua, waited at the starting line until her owner signaled “go,” then pulled a wheeled cart weighing 260 pounds down a 16-foot chute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Somebody with a megaphone announces that it’s time for runners to line up, so we head toward the starting line.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison