start on
phrasal 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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With right-hander Robert Suarez returning from his two-game suspension and the Padres not needing a fifth starter until the Philadelphia series, the Padres will have nine relievers in the bullpen for Saturday’s 1:10 p.m. start on Padres.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
Oh, and he’s scheduled to start on the mound for LA in Saturday’s game.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
With just about $2.8 billion dollars in back payments to be paid to former athletes since 2016 and an annual revenue-sharing cap up to $20.5 million dollars accessible to Division I college athletes starting on July 1, the future of college sports changed in one fell swoop.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Those with more patience (or who miss the deadline) can purchase Blueberry Pie Oreos at retailers nationwide starting on July 7, 2025.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
Oh, and he’s scheduled to start on the mound for LA in Saturday’s game.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
With just about $2.8 billion dollars in back payments to be paid to former athletes since 2016 and an annual revenue-sharing cap up to $20.5 million dollars accessible to Division I college athletes starting on July 1, the future of college sports changed in one fell swoop.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Those with more patience (or who miss the deadline) can purchase Blueberry Pie Oreos at retailers nationwide starting on July 7, 2025.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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“Start on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20on. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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