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Recent Examples of starter
If not, more draft capital would have been necessary to get a high-quality starter.
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Saint Mary’s starter Sam Kretsch settled in throughout the third and fourth innings, putting the Bruins down in order.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Liebrandt is a starter and will be used for length as a part of what is expected to be a bullpen game for the Reds.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Giants starter Robbie Ray finished his day after only four innings, throwing 96 pitches, striking out six, allowing five hits, one earned run, and walking two.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Saint Mary’s starter Sam Kretsch settled in throughout the third and fourth innings, putting the Bruins down in order.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Liebrandt is a starter and will be used for length as a part of what is expected to be a bullpen game for the Reds.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Giants starter Robbie Ray finished his day after only four innings, throwing 96 pitches, striking out six, allowing five hits, one earned run, and walking two.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
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Ferrari’s history has plenty of convertibles, but few true barchettas, a term which sounds like a crunchy Italian appetizer but actually refers to an open car without any sort of folding top.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Importer Wilson Daniel curates a lineup of exclusive wines like Gaja, Dal Forno Romano, Biondi Santi and more to pair with appetizers and finger foods.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The Gypsy’s tapas-style plates include the octopus, duck croquettes, deviled eggs, hot wings, duck wings, and antipasto with all the best meats and cheeses.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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The market can accommodate pretty much any Italian food craving, offering everything from antipasto to Zeppole di San Giuseppe (a seasonal specialty dessert).—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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When entering the galleries for cocktail hour on Saturday, guests essentially walked into a small but immersive slice of these artists’ worlds.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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In terms of beach dining, there's a dedicated team of sandy-footed helpers who can fetch you everything from a lounge chair to a cocktail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Hosted by Billy Porter and Elvis Duran, the special launched as a podcast series June 1 on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard and as an audio special airing across iHeartRadio PRIDE stations.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Leaders can practice this habit by leveraging a tool such as the Timeshifter app to guide their sleep and light schedules.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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To work around these limitations, epidemiologists in the field have turned to broader-spectrum diagnostic kits and alternative rapid assays, though shortages of testing supplies and the logistical difficulties of operating in remote outbreak regions continue to hamper response efforts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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The stadium is now used by people seeking shelter from gangs, who now control key routes to and from the capital, choking off vital supplies in the Caribbean nation grappling with a deepening hunger crisis.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Weather patterns or fewer natural food sources can push them to continue elsewhere.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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This is especially true in winter when natural food sources are less available.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
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Importer Wilson Daniel curates a lineup of exclusive wines like Gaja, Dal Forno Romano, Biondi Santi and more to pair with appetizers and finger foods.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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This iconic three-ingredient Spanish appetizer is an addictive finger food that's just salty and porky enough to go great with drinks.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
21 May 2026
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Historically, Japanese women also reported lower rates of hot flashes than women in the United States, leading researchers to explore potential explanations ranging from diet and soy consumption to cultural attitudes and symptom perception.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Staff also provide for special diets and allergy accommodations when necessary.—
Jim Axelrod,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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