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Bitcoin and Ethereum represent most of the digital-asset market capitalization, so advisers suggest starting with a spot ETF in at least one of these cryptocurrencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Designed to exude a feeling of “understated luxury,” the well-appointed abode was built and decorated with only the most high-caliber materials, starting with its limestone facade, which blends beautifully with the greenery that surrounds it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The series against New Zealand and Pakistan – starting with the first Test against the Black Caps at Lord's on Thursday – carry more significance than they might if results had gone well.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The prime-time evening programs, for example, showcase features that have the highest entertainment value, starting with the Saturday 7:30 p.m. screening of Budd Boetticher’s 1955 “The Magnificent Matador.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

By starting with specifics, he’s discovered something far more general.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day