head start

Example Sentences

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All would mean that the immune system has a head start when it comes to fighting a real Ebola infection.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Anthropic said earlier this month it restricted the release of Mythos to 40 major tech firms to give them a head start in fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities before they could be exploited by attackers.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

We had a good head start, because it was dark in the room now, and they kept reaching for the doorknob and not finding it.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart