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[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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Their music was so good and you start singing the lyrics and there’s an osmosis effect of positivity that gets you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Multiple ownership means it is likely to take time before development proposals start to be looked at.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Some researchers say it is only a matter of time until retailers start using that data to set prices just for you.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Thousands of climate negotiators are in Bonn this week and next to draft agreements and lay the groundwork for the final decisions taken by political leaders at the summit due to start November 9.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Good. I’m gonna go downstairs and start lunch,” she says.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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