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[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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Start your meal with Crispy Kitfo, an Ethiopian beef tartar spread on crispy injera, a pillowy, slightly sour, fermented flatbread.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Start said he had no concerns about the controversies and thought Platner had changed, noting that some of the online posts were from more than a decade ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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

Start hyperventilating and reaching out for Diego’s shoulder and trying to keep my head above the water so I could breathe.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña




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