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[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean played with Darren Fletcher at the start of his own international career and said he "can't speak highly enough" of Tyler.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“I think she’s the combination between Alyssa and Gisele,” said Carlos Marroquin, owner of the pre-professional women’s team that gave Alyssa and Gisele their start.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

You stop following recipes and start paying attention to texture and balance instead.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Wait as long as possible to start receiving Social Security benefits.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

But Theo said he hadn’t been outside all night, not since we got home, and the rain didn’t start until much later—it was only beginning to rain when I reached Central.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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