starting point
noun
: a place to start
The tire tracks at the scene of the crime were a starting point for investigators.
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That list includes starting point guard Ike Fuller and key reserves Mike Moore, Trey Doomes and GianFranco Grafals.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
In explaining his rationale, Udoka cited the team’s injury woes over the past 27 games, stating that starting small forward Dillon Brooks had missed nine games, starting point guard Fred VanVleet had missed the last five games, and starting power forward Jabari Smith Jr. had missed four games.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
With junior teammate and starting point guard Noah Haynes — the team’s second-leading scorer and assist leader (and Gizzi’s cousin) — sidelined on Wednesday, Gizzi showed off his new and improved game by nearly carrying the Dragons to an upset win at Class 4A No. 2 Lawrence North.
—The Indianapolis Star, 26 Jan. 2024
Advertisement Ten days later, Aggies starting point guard Steve Ashworth transferred to Creighton.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024
In the first half, the Gophers struggled mightily after starting point guard Elijah Hawkins picked up his second foul with 6:49 remaining.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2024
Stefanovic played 32 minutes, starting point guard Dylan Andrews played 30 and Mack 29.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
Leonard was hopeful that would change with Russell Westbrook, the incumbent starting point guard, and Hyland returning.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023
Saturday’s 117-mile route will take riders from the San Diego Harley-Davidson starting point at 4645 Morena Blvd., out to East County into the Cleveland National Forest.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2023
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
In explaining his rationale, Udoka cited the team’s injury woes over the past 27 games, stating that starting small forward Dillon Brooks had missed nine games, starting point guard Fred VanVleet had missed the last five games, and starting power forward Jabari Smith Jr. had missed four games.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
With junior teammate and starting point guard Noah Haynes — the team’s second-leading scorer and assist leader (and Gizzi’s cousin) — sidelined on Wednesday, Gizzi showed off his new and improved game by nearly carrying the Dragons to an upset win at Class 4A No. 2 Lawrence North.
—The Indianapolis Star, 26 Jan. 2024
Advertisement Ten days later, Aggies starting point guard Steve Ashworth transferred to Creighton.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024
In the first half, the Gophers struggled mightily after starting point guard Elijah Hawkins picked up his second foul with 6:49 remaining.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2024
Stefanovic played 32 minutes, starting point guard Dylan Andrews played 30 and Mack 29.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
Leonard was hopeful that would change with Russell Westbrook, the incumbent starting point guard, and Hyland returning.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023
Saturday’s 117-mile route will take riders from the San Diego Harley-Davidson starting point at 4645 Morena Blvd., out to East County into the Cleveland National Forest.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2023
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“Starting point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20point. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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