have a head start

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Linton, whose portfolio formerly invested in Eternal and currently invests in Swiggy, said Indian firms have a head start in operating efficiently and defending dominant positions in some cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

And how much does a parent give a child so they can have a head start in life, but just enough for them to go out and seek their fortune independently?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Arizona, which is vying for subsidies along with Texas, New York and Ohio, may have a head start on the action.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2023

The president said this year’s graduates have a head start, representing a generation that “is the most generous, the most tolerant, the least prejudiced, the best educated” in American history.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2022

So when you hop out, you'll have a head start before the dog gets to the other side of the pool and climbs back onto land.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds