starters

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For starters, when an airline raises its base fares, it must pay more in a specific federal tax known as an excise tax.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Now with James out, the Lakers will be down four of their five regular starters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Record six-time Masters winner Jack Nicklaus, 86, will be joined by 90-year-old three-time champion Gary Player and two-time winner Tom Watson, 76, to hit ceremonial tee shots at 12:25 as honorary starters.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

For starters, demand for the SpaceX IPO is, well, sky high.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Permian scored again to make it 42—0, and some of the starters stood on the benches behind the sidelines, finally able to relax.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger