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start

[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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The question is how long the import cuts can last—and what would happen if China needs to start buying more again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s just the buying cycle. If you want crude to be delivered in the summer, you start buying now,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

England's friendly with Costa Rica was not the first to be hit by extreme weather before the start of the World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“They have agreed to that. All they have to do is start signing a paper. Its fully negotiated.”

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Let’s put this behind us and start over.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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