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[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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Start small and build up, says the NHS.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"Start looking for things in shop windows, there is no human element when applying online and it can make all the difference," Clover says.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She also dished out some tips for renovating your own space, telling fans, “You don’t have to do it all in one day. Start with the key pieces and build outward.”

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Start talking about when — exactly — the style of music was born.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"Wait in the library. There's wood. Start a fire. I won't have die maester catching a chill on account of you."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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