start out

Example Sentences

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My father, who started out in life as a salesman and later owned a business, used to refer to “my place of business” as a nearly sacred place.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s expected to start out as a warm storm, and some ski resorts in Los Angeles County might initially see rain instead of sought-after snow.

From Los Angeles Times

And I would imagine, especially as a young actor starting out, you’re not necessarily in control of the roles that you get, what you could do.

From Los Angeles Times

Refugees commonly start out in poverty when they arrive in the U.S., but catch up quickly, according to studies of U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

The nature of work has become more insecure too, particularly for people starting out, with 16-24-year-olds nearly six times more likely to be on a zero-hours contract.

From BBC