starting gate

Example Sentences

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"When I think back on my crash, I didn't stand in the starting gate unaware of the potential consequences. I knew what I was doing. I chose to take a risk," she added.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Street was at the starting gate of the Olimpia delle Tofane course for Sunday’s coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Vonn crashed just 13 seconds after leaving the starting gate, losing control and falling hard on the course.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

Rast, placed fourth after the first go, topped the times after the second run, but unfortunately for her there was still one skier in the starting gate still to go.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

He dashed his opponents against their limitations the instant they left the starting gate, leaving them to ebb out like spilling water behind him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand