starters

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For starters, understand how the 4% rule works.

From Barron's • Apr. 19, 2026

All five of the Lakers starters scored in double figures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Rerouting capital and resources into the U.S., for starters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Aaron Ramsdale, Sven Botman, Joelinton and stand-in captain Jacob Murphy were the only starters over the age of 25, yet that was not the most striking aspect of this team selection.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Tyler said they contained his pencil shavings from the past five years, which he had collected to make fire starters for our “head for the hills” bags.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover