the start

noun

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

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Familiar faces like Derrick Brown, Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan and Jaycee Horn will take the field this week for the start of training camp, but there will be some notable new faces added to the mix. Mike Kaye july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 The Panthers confirmed on Tuesday that the 31-year-old will miss the start of the season. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026 The thriller of a World Cup final was completely dominated by Spain, which controlled the ball from virtually the start of the match. Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 July 2026 When offseason workouts conclude, 49ers players are given 40 days off before the start of camp and encouraged to get away and recharge. Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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