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Recent Examples of starter
This deal is certainly a surprise as Smith had been the starter for Seattle over the past few years.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
For starters, there’s the fact that Arrietty is joined in Jewels hatred by Lexi, a queen who cannot stop sabotaging herself.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
All five starters for Denver scored in double figures, and the team shot 56.4 percent from the field.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Guard Preston Morel, one of three sophomore starters for Beebe, led Aurora Christian’s offense with 24 points.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
For starters, there’s the fact that Arrietty is joined in Jewels hatred by Lexi, a queen who cannot stop sabotaging herself.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
All five starters for Denver scored in double figures, and the team shot 56.4 percent from the field.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Guard Preston Morel, one of three sophomore starters for Beebe, led Aurora Christian’s offense with 24 points.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
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That award-winning wine list While the Fig Tree is known for signature dishes like the elk chop, the bison ribeye and that rich escargot appetizer, it’s largely recognized for its wine.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2025
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From crowd-pleasing mains to comforting sides, classic appetizers, and desserts these are the recipes that turn into traditions.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2025
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Bring your appetite and go big, with antipasto, pasta, main course, and dessert at a homey trat like Da Enzo da 29.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2024
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Most locals start with the mixed antipasto, an array of raw and cooked seafood, before having the Assassina.—
Laura May Todd Enea Arienti,
New York Times,
17 May 2024
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As with the group's other restaurants (like Fat Dragon, PBR and Wong's Tacos), the cocktails are fun and funky, and the weekday happy hour deals stellar.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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The cocktails will highlight rum culture, especially at the eye-catching bar, the centerpiece of the main dining room.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Charlotte Area Transit System’s newest service is here: a rideshare-like program offering a cheaper alternative to apps such as Uber and Lyft.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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As of early February, customers are restricted to 12 items when ordering through the Starbucks app.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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One of her most moving posts was her recent follow-up with John Hopkins, longtime owner of Altadena’s O Happy Days vegan cafe and natural food store, who lost his home and store in the Eaton fire.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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It's been another strong year for new research into the health benefits of natural foods and extracts, some of which have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Dec. 2024
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With this in mind, Garten created a menu that features her more glamorous finger food recipes.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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While Super Bowl Sunday isn't an official holiday, people all over the country celebrate the football match with sprawling tables of appetizers, finger foods, and beverages.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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Make sure to pair beef or chicken with other food groups like grains and vegetables for a balanced diet.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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But the benefits of spinach outweigh the risks for people who don't need to follow a low-oxalate diet, Woods said.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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