starting line

noun

: a line that marks the beginning of a race

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Another reason this defeat felt so chastening for United was that eight of Hull’s starting line-up had come up from the Championship, a year on from surviving relegation on goal difference. Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Keylan Rutledge, the 26th overall pick, started at center with the rest of Houston’s starting line. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 By anchoring specialized avenues in the Midwest, telehealth establishes an achievable starting line. Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starting line

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“Starting line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20line. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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