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[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

Presumably, he would line up alongside Manchester City defender Marc Guehi - although Ezri Konsa's inclusion from the start on Wednesday points to an alternative option.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“I do believe we can be champions. We have to start keeping that in mind and believe that it’s possible. Not everyone can boast that they played in a World Cup on home soil.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

ICE holding facilities have been the subject of multiple lawsuits since the start of the Trump administration over alleged overcrowding, poor conditions and confinement that went on for days and weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

We start bickering back and forth in the time-honored tradition of siblings everywhere.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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