the start

noun

: the place where a race begins
The runners lined up at the start.

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Nacua speaks glowingly of Adams, with the two starting to gain chemistry with one another at the start of OTAs earlier this week. — Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 That’s particularly striking given that the economy had regularly been seen as one of Trump’s strengths since the start of his first term. — Jared Gans, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025 The next day, at 10 a.m., sirens sound throughout the country signaling the start of the observance of Yom HaZikaron – Israel’s Memorial Day. — Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025 This was the start of a reprieve in a previously tough April schedule for the Royals, who will face the MLB-worst 4-18 Rockies for two more games at home this week. — Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the start

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“The start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20start. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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