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
I felt totally spent—and I hadn’t even made it to the starting line yet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
At the starting line you’re amped, set, coiled.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
