starting line

Example Sentences

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"We have reached the finish line, which is actually the starting line: the beginning of historic trials, which the whole world will see."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

"I had a ball of yarn in my belt bag and cast on my first stitch as soon as I crossed the starting line," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“You can see the horses look the other horses in the eye” at the starting line, she said, “and they have the will to win.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

"We are now standing on the starting line of our gigantic struggle for another year, aimed at transforming the regions," Kim said.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Mr. Lemoncello, Dr. Zinchenko, and Clarence were standing in the same spot that had served as the starting line for the Library Cart Relay Race.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein