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head start

NOUN
advantage of early start
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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

The bond market is among those getting a head start on the holiday weekend, closing early on Friday.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Johnson & Johnson is also a key beneficiary in this space, the analyst wrote last month, citing its leadership in hematology and head start in potential markets like Sjogren’s disease and systemic lupus erythematous.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Their six-hour head start had been a fantasy.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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