starter
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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
“Normally it’s 35,000 against 9,” said Brewers starter Robert Gasser, who allowed just one hit over six shutout innings Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 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
Stormville’s number eight, Rifky Highmore, was the starting runner, while Boggs Ferry had La Sala Sparrow as their starter.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
“The second unit, we have to come in and pick up where the starters left off,” said Sexton, who had 21 points, including 11 during the third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
For starters, a lot of thought and time probably went into that spreadsheet.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
It was an uncharacteristically dismal performance for a right-hander who, before arriving in Queens, had been one of baseball’s best starters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
During her time in charge, she has handed debuts to 24 players, but only Lauren James, Hannah Hampton and Lucia Kendall have become established starters.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
For starters, I’m writing for the school newspaper now.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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