start-up

Example Sentences

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But the threats to the Mayer even faced unexpected competition close to home, when the local park board tried to start up a series of free movies in the park on Friday nights.

From Salon

The tech firm started up in 2007 but became hugely popular around 2014, as tourists looked for cheap accommodation without the tax costs imposed on hotels.

From BBC

He adds that bitcoin continues to be positive for Lugano, and that 110 crypto-sector companies have now moved to, or started up, in the city.

From BBC

Behind the counter, a staff member presses the logo of your chosen drink on a touch screen, the machine starts up and the coffee comes out -- no grinding or filtering required.

From Barron's

We just couldn’t start up something and have it lose money for a decade, like it was Facebook.

From The Wall Street Journal