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[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

The buzz: Group C gets off to a compelling start with sixth-ranked Brazil, the tournament’s only five-time champion, facing No. 7 Morocco, the surprise team of 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The likes of Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue can't all start, but they can be gamechangers if they come on after 70 minutes in 30 degrees heat.

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

“There’s a map of the United States for giving the shipping rates. Tear out that map and bring it to school. We start geography tomorrow.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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