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Recent Examples of head start
And the Hornets had a head start in negotiating a new deal with him, providing Charlotte with a significant advantage over any other suitors.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
This is the first time Amazon’s tentpole summer sale period has been bumped up from July to late June, so shoppers can get a head start on their pre-Euro Summer hauls and daily essentials restocks.
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Alisa Rendor,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Get a head start on your shopping now, and remember to keep checking back as more discounts are being added.
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Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Getting a head start on your morning water consumption could contribute to this goal.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
This is the first time Amazon’s tentpole summer sale period has been bumped up from July to late June, so shoppers can get a head start on their pre-Euro Summer hauls and daily essentials restocks.
—
Alisa Rendor,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Get a head start on your shopping now, and remember to keep checking back as more discounts are being added.
—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Getting a head start on your morning water consumption could contribute to this goal.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for head start
Recent Examples of Synonyms for head start
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Saturday was the continuation of a relatively quiet start to the World Cup for Ronaldo.
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The Cubs will try to rebound Saturday with left-hander David Peterson, acquired this week in a trade with the Mets, making his first start with his new team.
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These two lost to the USMNT and defeated Turkey, though the Socceroos have a leg up by goal differential.
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These slip-on sneakers get a leg up (pun intended) for their ribbed, chunky lug soles.
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Sweden finished third in Group F, winning its first game by four goals and losing its second by the same margin.
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The incentive to upgrade has collapsed, lengthening the replacement cycle and affecting the Mac platform’s high-margin retail sales.
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But Ukraine looks more and more likely to be entering the next round of negotiations with a strong upper hand.
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The first one will give one team an upper hand, but obviously can’t dictate the entire series.
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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Iyanla Vanzant, the program’s host, chided Holmes for squandering much of her fortune, buying properties and paying allowances to hangers-on.
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At present, Wood’s salary stands at $504,799 per year with a $60,000 housing allowance and a 10% annual performance incentive.
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Both quarterbacks are accurate and mobile, but unless Jones shines Saturday, Philo will enter the offseason with an inside track.
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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.
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“Head start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20start. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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