flying start

Example Sentences

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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

Airlines are off to a flying start in the new year.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Phoebe Litchfield got Australia off to a flying start after Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bat, firing a 31-ball 45 as they reached 81-1 at the end of the powerplay.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 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