at the start
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However, a steeper 5.7% decline in imports widened the country’s trade surplus to 21.3 billion euros, from 15.4 billion euros in June, supporting gross domestic product growth at the start of the third quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Without water, the locks that lift and lower ships at the start and end of their crossing cannot function.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Got behind Bryan Mbeumo at the start of the second but again the outcome was poor.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
According to LAHSA’s count, an estimated 45,194 homeless people were living in the city of L.A. when the count was conducted at the start of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
"It is a bit strong just at the start," Brett said.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
