starters

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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

For starters, the minimum signals the firm’s positioning and branding as a “wealth management” practice.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

May brought in four of Michigan’s five starters from other schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

That’s not so unusual in the transfer portal era, where TCU went to the Elite Eight with five starters who transferred into the program.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Two assistant starters, almost certainly called in by War Admiral’s handlers, showed up to lead the horses to the walk-up.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand