the start

noun

: the place where a race begins
The runners lined up at the start.

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The Galaxy improved to 3-1-2 in their last six regular-season outings and picked up their first win in Atlanta to even the series 3-3-0 at the start of three straight on the road. Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 That’s been the case for Frost goalie Maddie Rooney, who’s had the start in each game of this series. Staff Report, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026 And after adjusting for a larger-than-expected cash balance at the start of the quarter, the new borrowing guidance is actually $122 billion higher. Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026 Usually states just redistrict after the census at the start of the decade. Larry Kaplow, NPR, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the start

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“The start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20start. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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