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It was preamble, roadmap, consultation, perhaps the starter to the main course, which appears to be the PM's 10-year plan next month.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Meanwhile, the nailed-on starter at fly-half Fin Smith will also miss training this week with a calf niggle, although his injury is not thought to be serious.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

The Hader trade brought Game 3 starter Robert Gasser and journeyman outfielder Estuery Ruiz, and within a subsequent three-team trade, the Brewers swiped All-Star catcher William Contreras for Ruiz.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays had just scored four times and were about to hand the ball to Drew Rasmussen, the most dominant starter in the major leagues over the past three months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

Holly primed the wings’ motor, pulling the starter cord over her shoulder.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

In 1934, when two undefeated teams, New York University and City College of New York, played, nine of the 10 starters were Jewish.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

For starters, a lot of thought and time probably went into that spreadsheet.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026

The union said most Royal Mail workers leaving the company were believed to be new starters on part-time contracts, but also said there had been an increase in staff on legacy contracts departing.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

“It certainly makes life easier for the team, the bullpen, if the starters are good,” said manager Dave Roberts during a conference call.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Permian scored again to make it 42—0, and some of the starters stood on the benches behind the sidelines, finally able to relax.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger