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starting

[stahr-ting] / ˈstɑr tɪŋ /
NOUN
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“He’s the ace over there, and we’re ready to see him two times this series, regardless of whether he is starting or coming out of the bullpen,” Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

Looking back, she says a degree of naiveté helped her to take the risk of starting a business in a country at war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Even Lewis Hamilton, starting from his equal best grid position of the year in second place, fears Max Verstappen will be tough to beat in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

A piece of African fabric bought at the Barbes market in Paris was one starting point, as was his decision to start wearing his night gown outside in the street during this summer's searing heatwaves.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

A stubborn group of people might try starting an unsanctioned game.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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