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
Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, was in a tower at the starting line.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 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
He topped out at 50-pounds, then refused to budge from the starting line.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
Didn't know that people weren't cheering him on, but were yelling for him to pull up, to go back to the starting line.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
