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Recent Examples of head start
But Miss Manners fears this might be the reason the poor lady is trying to get a head start — to prevent everyone from crowding her kitchen and breaking her china.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
South Florida’s climate gives that work a head start.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
But a head start is not leadership.
—Chris Brandt, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Their head start on joining the Mile High Club was reported to flight attendants by Darren Street, 51, and his wife Lisa, 47.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
South Florida’s climate gives that work a head start.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
But a head start is not leadership.
—Chris Brandt, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Their head start on joining the Mile High Club was reported to flight attendants by Darren Street, 51, and his wife Lisa, 47.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head start
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The Warriors began the next season with a record 24-0 start without him as assistant Luke Walton led the way.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Despite the slow start to her first season in the league, Plum ended the year with All-Rookie team honors.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Starship may have a leg up in its development timeline, with 11 test launches to space under its belt (and a 12th expected in a week or so) already.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Suzuki’s production also likely gives him a leg up.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The Tartans won their Pacific Coast League games with an average margin of victory of 19 goals.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Winning the margins Although the Sky’s win was anchored by double-doubles from Cardoso (22 points and 14 rebounds) and Diggins (21 and 11), the game ultimately was won by their ability to maximize advantages at the rim.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Seven candidates for California governor crowded a CNN debate stage in East Los Angeles on Tuesday, spending much of the two hours sparring and strategizing to gain an upper hand in a race that still remains fluid.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2026
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My colleague Nancy Youssef, a staff writer who covers the Pentagon and has been reporting on the negotiations, told me that this time, Iran has a clear upper hand.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Turn back the tape just a few weeks ago, to when the Five Stripes relinquished a 1-0 advantage in the final stretch to lose at home 2-1.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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Blackwood made the initial stop, but Faber was there at the edge of the crease and the puck went off the Minnesota defenseman’s body and into the net to restore the three-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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The 5-10 Curry Scholars named each year will receive tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, a computer allowance and a trip to Davidson during April of their senior year in high school, alongside a guest of their choice, to visit the college.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Those who inherit assets from their partner will benefit, but under current law, married couples enjoy far more protection and allowances.—
Marc Shoffman,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
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Both quarterbacks are accurate and mobile, but unless Jones shines Saturday, Philo will enter the offseason with an inside track.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Later, when Shell expressed appreciation, Cipriani pitched Star Serenade, initially over the phone — presuming the executive would, at the least, boost its chance for an inside track at a green light.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Head start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20start. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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