starting point
Example Sentences
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For noncash gifts, the cost basis—which is the starting point for measuring taxable gain after a sale—“carries over” to the recipient.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
"That was my starting point," he says, holding the medal he received after that cup win 71 years ago.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some members of the Whaleback pack are collared, providing a good starting point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Wall Street analysts are often accused of having a bullish bias, but their ratings for hard-hit stocks can sometimes offer a helpful starting point.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
She was back at her starting point and thought she was bound to see the others, or hear their calls.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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