flying start

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Abhishek smashed eight sixes to get India off to a flying start before a late unbeaten cameo of 44 by Rinku Singh helped the hosts reach 238-7 after being invited to bat first in Nagpur.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Abhishek smashed eight sixes to get India off to a flying start before a late unbeaten cameo of 44 by Rinku Singh helped the hosts reach 238-7 after being invited to bat first in Nagpur.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

The seven-time champion made a flying start, up to 13th on the first lap and continued to move forwards.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

The 2025 draft class has made a flying start to the NFL season and it's not just the top-rated rookies that have caught the eye.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

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