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start

[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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Ohtani was the expected choice, despite a slow offensive start.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

It remains to be seen if Tuchel is willing to start Rice - particularly given he is at risk of suspension for the round of 32 after he was booked against Ghana.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

And if you start a new health regimen “keep it to yourself!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Shares are pacing towards their worst start to a year since the dot-com crash.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Once across it, we’ll have just two weeks to reach the Oklahoma start line.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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