to start with
Example Sentences
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The company emphasizes lessons from its experience, including the need to start with the desired business outcome, not a technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“We really wanted to start with baby steps to get people used to outside and then go into letting your kids take the lead and learn from them.”
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
I tend to start with the protein and work outward: If two chicken breasts comfortably feed your two-person household, chop and freeze two with the scallions and ginger.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
He has six games between late September and mid-November and a trip to Slovenia to start with.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
I had room for twenty-four things, but I decided to start with one side.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
