head start

Example Sentences

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Cannes’ late spring date gives movies playing there a head start in gaining the attention of awards voters and film critics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Financial services was Anthropic’s first industry focus, Pelosi said, giving the company a head start in the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Anthropic said earlier this month it restricted the release of Mythos to 40 major tech firms to give them a head start in fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities before they could be exploited by attackers.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Wet earth, plenty of sunshine and a lack of frosts have combined to give some plants a noticeable head start.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

It fooled me just long enough to give Scooter a head start.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli