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[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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Burtschell said the charity was hopeful the animals would explore, establish territories and start to form the relationships that were "so important" to a healthy beaver population.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

Even if they try to start a business to support themselves, they will struggle to find customers with money to spend, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

CBS News will be under pressure to have “60 Minutes” get off to a strong start in the ratings following the major upheaval at the program earlier this year.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

“We really wanted to start with baby steps to get people used to outside and then go into letting your kids take the lead and learn from them.”

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

“It’s okay. I got it. You start bringing the food out to the table and try to look happy, okay? Don’t stress Dad out.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

When I want more grit, I turn to “Masterpiece Mystery” on PBS, where a new season of “Maigret” starts Sunday, Oct.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

But until actual capital starts flowing back to Tokyo, it’s really difficult for the currency to gain sustained strength, he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

This is a tale of two Citys - one of whom has made the best of starts to the season, while the other has had the worst.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

A full-sized humanoid bot called the All-New Futurist starts at $89,900, and a miniature humanoid robot called Master starts at $37,990.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

I plug in my phone and it starts pinging with message after message.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

It started with an away game in Florida against Miami Central High, the seventh-best team in the state, according to MaxPreps.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Retired horticulturalist Charles Staniland's love for the outdoors started in early childhood and he now volunteers there, teaching young people to get their hands dirty.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

Ever since they started the hottest brand in the frozen aisle, the founders of JonnyPops have measured progress through a series of firsts.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

It started with a 75-yard pick-six from King Rich on a snaking sideline return that gave Orange Lutheran a lead they never conceded.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

He started fidgeting, which was so unlike the impossible boy that it made Berlin suddenly nervous.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Also, starting in October, the Surge will be available exclusively to Slate Plus subscribers.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

But with just nine wins for the team in 162 grands prix, doubts as to whether Leclerc is truly the chosen one for Ferrari might be starting to creep in.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

The standard sea of matte-pastel water bottles is starting to be flecked with shiny takes from Australia’s Frank Green.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Nick Vyas, a supply chain expert and professor at USC Marshall School of Business, said that while companies try to absorb some of the cost increase, grocery prices are starting to tick up in stores.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

“You’ve got less than ten days to get to the starting line!”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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