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start

[stahrt] / stɑrt /


NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
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"Now that we know our thrusters work with ASCENT, we can start thinking of all the ways we can make them even better."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

It is the first step to start gauging investor interest in what would probably be one of the biggest IPOs in history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"This time, we have to make sure we start on the front foot," he insists.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The London-listed group booked a surge to nearly $2 billion in adjusted earnings in the division housing its oil-trading business at the start of this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Taking a breath to steady the weight of my emotions, I start down the hallway back to reception.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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