start on

verb

started on; starting on; starts on
1
: to begin doing (something)
Did you start on your homework yet?
2
: to cause (someone) to start doing or using (something)
The doctor started him on a treatment with antibiotics.
When should we start the baby on solid food?

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But the big one that residents will talk about for decades to come, started on October 22. — Adam Burke, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026 Rockstar has released official preload times that start on November 10th. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 Since then, he's made 10 more starts on the senior circuit and has been mightily impressive with three Top 5 finishes along the way. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 The workweek in the Philadelphia region will start on a quiet and pleasant note, with a mix of sunshine and high clouds. — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for start on

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“Start on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20on. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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