flying start

Example Sentences

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After Canada won the toss and elected to field, Quinton de Kock and captain Aiden Markram got South Africa off to a flying start, putting on an opening stand of 70 in 6.5 overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Airlines are off to a flying start in the new year.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 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

It was chanceless, and though England were guilty of bowling too wide in the powerplay to allow her a flying start, Wolvaardt never faltered, even when the bowlers improved and tightened their grip.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 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