starting line
Example Sentences
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Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, was in a tower at the starting line.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
"We are now standing on the starting line of our gigantic struggle for another year, aimed at transforming the regions," Kim said.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
"At the moment, I'd say we're only at the beginning. It feels like we've just reached the starting line."
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025
I felt totally spent—and I hadn’t even made it to the starting line yet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
And probably that was why, among the one hundred and forty runners waiting at the starting line, Mr. Hupfer was able to find me so easily.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
