head start

Example Sentences

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Owen gave Lee Dixon a head start but scorched across the turf to get there before him.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Cannes’ late spring date gives movies playing there a head start in gaining the attention of awards voters and film critics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Anthropic restricted the release of Mythos to select major tech firms to give them a head start in fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and is looking into reports of unauthorized use of the model.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Schwab is not the only firm now offering children as young as 13 greater autonomy over their investments — a change that they believe can give kids a better head start in building good habits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

He would hold his tongue and allow Booth a head start.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson