the start

noun

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

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The Kings cut the deficit to one with Jokic on the bench at the start of the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets answered with a 16-2 run to open up a 15-point lead. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025 The sound design, meanwhile, is extraordinary, especially at the start of the film, when Laxe mounts a rave in the desert, surrounded by massive cliffs. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2025 Charlotte forward Pat Connaughton entered at the start of the second quarter and racked up 4 of his 13 points during his first minute of action, helping the Hornets build their lead against his former team. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025 Tech companies need to build child protection into their products and platforms from the start. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025 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 14 Nov. 2025.

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