starting time

noun

: the time when something begins
What is the movie's starting time?

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The future defensive line could feature Keeanu Benton and Harmon, with Benny/Black fighting for starting time. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 Frost and dew and moisture, oh my: Autumn in New England can mean somewhat damp mornings and that can impact everything from your starting time to your play conditions. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 There are three preseason games in which to offer Cousins some quality starting time. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025 Miss Manners suggests aiming for 45 minutes after your stated starting time for the party. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for starting time

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“Starting time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20time. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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