the start

noun

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

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Trump’s use of the term comes at a precarious time, as instances of antisemitism and hate crimes towards Jewish Americans have surged in recent years, especially since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 July 2025 Earlier this month, the Browns reworked Watson’s contract to clear more cap space before the start of the new league year. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025 That fight ended at the start of the third round when doctors stopped the bout after Camara suffered a cut from an accidental clash of heads. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025 The city of Miami boasts the largest condo market in Miami-Dade, and the values of units built before the start of 2024 dropped 1% as this year began, according to a Miami Herald analysis of the data. Douglas Hanks july 5, Miami Herald, 5 July 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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