starting line

Example Sentences

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"We have reached the finish line, which is actually the starting line: the beginning of historic trials, which the whole world will see."

From BBC • May 12, 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

He topped out at 50-pounds, then refused to budge from the starting line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

With one foot jamming the brake pedal to the floor and the other just as resolutely stomping on the gas, Durham’s civic engine roared deafeningly—but it did not budge from the starting line.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson