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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New York City’s fiscal year starts on July 1, Wednesday, and Mayor Mamdani must continue to resist the City Council’s desire to expand CityFHEPS housing vouchers.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
England's starting 11 will be missing two key players as Declan Rice starts on the bench and Reece James recovers from injury.
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28 June 2026
When the Round of 16 starts on July 4, there are two matches daily through July 7.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
With your support, we can get started on the hard work to make this happen.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
England's starting 11 will be missing two key players as Declan Rice starts on the bench and Reece James recovers from injury.
—
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
When the Round of 16 starts on July 4, there are two matches daily through July 7.
—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
With your support, we can get started on the hard work to make this happen.
—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
26 June 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 2 Jul. 2026.
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