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starter

[stahr-ter] / ˈstɑr tər /


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After all, he’d come into the year fighting for a rotation spot, and he’d shown in that time that he was ready to be a full-time major-league starter.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Palos Verdes has a four-year starter at quarterback, Ryan Rakowski, and he’s going to cause many problems for defenses this fall with his knowledge and accuracy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Call it nonna-stalgia—a culinary offshoot of the “grandmacore” aesthetic that has Gen Z picking up knitting needles, gardening gloves and sourdough starter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

It could also bring into question Martin Zubimendi's role as a regular starter in Arteta's starting XI next season.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

As the family settled down, Gul Khan’s teenage son brought a starter salad to their table, along with glasses of dogh, a yogurt drink filled with chopped cucumbers and mint.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

For starters, they can attempt to use instant deposits to make trades.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Coaches know they can run their starters into the ground and still turn over half the team before the game is over.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

There should continue to be movement on the All-Star roster, especially on the pitching side, with rotation schedules limiting which starters can participate.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Well, for starters, they realised when they were in a rut and acted on it.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

For starters, Edna is going to be someone’s buddy again, which is like pairing a baby mouse with a boa constrictor.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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