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Recent Examples of head start
Bell, beyond his film study, already has a head start.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 June 2026
Because the only logical objective remaining is getting a massive head start on 2027.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
These two accounts do double duty by building long-term wealth while giving your child a head start on financial independence.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 2 June 2026
Starting your day off with a glass or two of water to get a head start on your daily water consumption.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 June 2026
Because the only logical objective remaining is getting a massive head start on 2027.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
These two accounts do double duty by building long-term wealth while giving your child a head start on financial independence.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 2 June 2026
Starting your day off with a glass or two of water to get a head start on your daily water consumption.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for head start
Recent Examples of Synonyms for head start
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Don't be surprised if and when Berrios is traded this winter to get a fresh start to pitch in a rotation.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Kansas City will feel a chilly start to the week, but a quick burst of warmth — and an abrupt cold snap — could shake up the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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These agreements could promote economic diversification in Saudi Arabia and the UAE and give the United States a leg up in great-power competition by displacing China as the Gulfʼs technology partner of choice.—
Daniel Benaim,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2025
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Instead of offering prize money or funding, Richemont decided via AZ Academy to offer emerging designers education, mentorships and moral support to give unique fashion propositions a practical leg up.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Lapses on both sides of the ball and a relentless Baltimore attack combined to produce a nine-goal margin at its widest point.—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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Between March 2021 and June 2023, inflation outpaced paycheck growth – at times by a historic margin.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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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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Pollsters say that trend means the GOP could maintain a slight upper hand in state capitals heading into the fall.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 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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Toronto took full advantage with 44 points off their takeaways and held on to win 89-86.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Planar magnetic has many of the advantages of regular dynamic drivers, but with the best aspects of electrostatic headphones, without the massive price premium.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Both coach and business class fares are available with wide, reclining seatbacks, no middle seats, free Wi-Fi, and generous baggage allowances (larger items such as golf bags or pets in carriers can be reserved in advance).—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Aug. 2025
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But that allowance doesn’t cover all the fees, so Collins is perpetually worried about how to make up the difference.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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And letting sift through their hands a potential win that likely would have lifted them into a top-10 ranking and early inside track to one of 12 College Football Playoff berths.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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Eyssimont has the early inside track to become a fan favorite.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Head start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20start. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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