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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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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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During his contract year with the Braves in 2022, Swanson appeared in all 162 games and made 161 starts at shortstop, logging 1,433 innings at a premium defensive position while also producing 25 home runs and 96 RBIs.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Feniger said the company's margin profile is attractive and that the company has a differentiated offering, which gives it a leg up against competitors.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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These slip-on sneakers get a leg up (pun intended) for their ribbed, chunky lug soles.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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Fuel costs remain a concern, but Hutchinson said Bath & Body Works is battling it successfully as margins remain stable.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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According to a May 28 UC Berkeley-LA Times poll, which cited a margin of error of around 3%, Bass had the most support from likely voters at 26%, Raman was close behind at 25% and Pratt came in third at 22%.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
6 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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Wide, flat areas like the Ebro Delta, high ground and well-positioned miradors are worth searching out.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 June 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,
2 June 2026
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While visiting Shoshone, take advantage of scenic drives to some of the surrounding sites.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But the 34-year-old right-hander couldn’t hold Kansas City’s slim advantage for the entirety of his outing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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The position offers a salary range of about $252,000 to nearly $307,000, with monthly auto and technology allowances of $400 and $100, respectively.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Greenlight did the first-ever block trade on Kalshi, in April, a six-figure bet that an auction of carbon allowances in California would settle above a specific price.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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