flying start
Example Sentences
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Primary school student Yuki Kurihara made a flying start as he became the youngest athlete at this year's Asian Games.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The former United midfielder is only in charge until the end of the season, but his flying start has seen him tipped to win the job on a permanent basis.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
The seven-time champion made a flying start, up to 13th on the first lap and continued to move forwards.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
New Zealand got off to a flying start racing to 69 off 7.1 overs before Tim Robinson departed for a hard-hit 45, having smacked five fours and three sixes.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
He backed up so he could get a flying start and then we whooped across the bridge, our wheels clattering across the loose boards, space gaping below.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
