flying start
Example Sentences
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Primary school student Yuki Kurihara made a flying start as he became the youngest athlete at this year's Asian Games.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
After missing last season's play-offs the Baltimore Ravens brought an end to John Harbaugh's 18-year tenure as head coach, and they made a flying start under successor Jesse Minter.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The former United midfielder is only in charge until the end of the season, but his flying start has seen him tipped to win the job on a permanent basis.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
Nicola Davies, the Children's Laureate for Wales, said reading to very young children gave them a "flying start".
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
He backed up so he could get a flying start and then we whooped across the bridge, our wheels clattering across the loose boards, space gaping below.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
