flying start
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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 Chicago Bears came crashing back down to earth after a flying start - and they suffered one of the two worrying injuries to two of the league's top young quarterbacks.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
After missing last season's play-offs the Baltimore Ravens brought an end to John Harbaugh's 18-year tenure as head coach, and they made a flying start under successor Jesse Minter.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
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
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
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