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Recent Examples of head start
Starting your day off with a glass or two of water to get a head start on your daily water consumption.
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Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Okta, where Patnaik came from, is chasing non-human identity directly, while Astrix, Venafi and a wave of MCP-gateway startups want the same chokepoint, so Snowflake has bought a head start into a fight that is far from settled.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Daniels was limited to just seven games due to injury last season, giving him the opportunity to get a head start on a new system late in the season.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The work together in Colorado gave them a head start on that.
—Gary Bedore
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Okta, where Patnaik came from, is chasing non-human identity directly, while Astrix, Venafi and a wave of MCP-gateway startups want the same chokepoint, so Snowflake has bought a head start into a fight that is far from settled.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Daniels was limited to just seven games due to injury last season, giving him the opportunity to get a head start on a new system late in the season.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The work together in Colorado gave them a head start on that.
—Gary Bedore
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head start
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The World Cup is off to a record-breaking start for both Fox Sports and Telemundo.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Added to that underwhelming start were nine turnovers, all of which contributed to a middling offensive performance that helped San Antonio build its sizable lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Then Jaimoe pauses, flashes a quick, playful grin, and rolls his right pant leg up to his knee.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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In contrast to the supply disruptions that drove inflation during the COVID-19 crisis, the latest leg up in prices is largely attributable to government policy, including the Iran war, Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, told CBS News.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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One last comeback The Spurs started the fourth quarter by rebuilding their lead – a huge dunk by Wembanayama extended the lead to a nine-point margin with 10 minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The margin for the second advancer representing downtown, Land Park, Tahoe Park and the Florin area of south Sacramento remained too close to call.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The first one will give one team an upper hand, but obviously can’t dictate the entire series.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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If a handful of contenders recruit the 35-year-old Montenegrin, his friendship with Jokic should give Denver an upper hand.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 May 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,
9 June 2026
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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With the clock running down, the Spurs stayed cold but the Knicks couldn’t take advantage until OG Anunoby’s dunk with two minutes to go gave his team a three-point lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But, of course, opposing fans have been using what has happened off ice to their advantage.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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That’s because its funding is tied to an auction for a shrinking number of pollution allowances.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Gen Alpha kids have grown up with AI Spending money for Gen Alpha kids is coming from allowances for doing chores (78%), payment for good grades (67%), and their own side hustles like mowing lawns and babysitting (57%), the survey found.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
7 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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