head start

Example Sentences

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Starting early gives them a significant head start in building long-term wealth just from five years of work.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The higher baseline - or head start - means similar summer weather patterns now reach heatwave and extreme heat thresholds more easily.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

And Delrahim’s move gave Ellison’s Paramount a head start in the regulatory approval process.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

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