start something

Example Sentences

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He completed seven innings for the second consecutive start, something he did not accomplish until September last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"People don't dare to start something because it's expensive, and a lot of banks are reluctant to loan money to set up a proper business," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

He'll start something and then he'll be like, "Oh, I wish you had been a part of it."

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

“They’re not going to start something they can’t finish.”

From BBC • May 25, 2024

I didn’t want to start something that was headed for disaster.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin