flying start

Example Sentences

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The seven-time champion made a flying start, up to 13th on the first lap and continued to move forwards.

From BBC

Daly got off to a flying start to the season, scoring twice when Villa claimed a surprise 4-3 victory over Man City on the opening day.

From BBC

"After our flying start to fiscal 2023, we will further leverage our exceptional order backlog and execution strength. This gives a high confidence level despite a volatile environment," Busch said.

From Reuters

Playing the Islanders, who were coming off a win the prior night, was supposed to be the game that might help them get this part of their season off to a flying start.

From Seattle Times

By having chosen Aruna Miller to be his lieutenant governor and lead his transition team, Mr. Moore got off to a flying start.

From Washington Post