starter

Example Sentences

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In other words, it’s less a dip starter than a shortcut to onion-forward umami.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

But viewed less as a dip starter and more as a flavor concentrate, its possibilities expand considerably.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He denied knowing that Huntley had obtained a handgun, a converted starter pistol and said he had nothing to do with arranging it.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Rockies starter Tanner Gordon commanded his slider, throwing the pitch for strikes 74% of the time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

A little after five, the starter called out, “Are you all ready?”

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown