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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
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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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Devoting extra time to children, including monitoring their schoolwork and enrolling them in enrichment activities that require time and money, has become one way for parents with privilege to give their children a leg up.—
Darby Saxbe,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Instead, the student was pursuing an apprenticeship in electrical and had a leg up because of certifications that came with the HBI program.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 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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But Ukraine looks more and more likely to be entering the next round of negotiations with a strong upper hand.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
12 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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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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