starting line

Example Sentences

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In this race, a team of esports athletes stare forward at a screen instead of the starting line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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

But the majority of residents are nowhere near the finish line, Pascoe said, and some aren’t even at the starting line.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

"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