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Example Sentences
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Workers will report for their shifts starting Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Already, the costs are starting to add up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
And so began their journey as what Islas calls “horse parents” — a journey that has taken them to the brink of starting a horse in the world’s most famous horse race.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
"It's basically about the satisfaction of starting with something untidy, learning the skills to bring order to the scene, then looking back at a job well done," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Even then we crossed the starting line before we were supposed to and had to come back.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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