outstart

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Determined to be 'single in the head of all,' he pushed between the Nonparilla and Rainbow, and 'thrust himself athwart the channel, so as I was sure none should outstart me again for that day.'

From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)

Would you have me give the secret of my success at the very outstart?

From Great Singers on the Art of Singing Educational Conferences with Foremost Artists by Cooke, James Francis

Its people embraced the revolutionary cause at the outstart, and furnished some companies of foot to the Confederate service, as well as a mounted company known as the "Black Horse Cavalry."

From Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War by Townsend, George Alfred

At the very outstart resolve to be professional in your methods, be businesslike, and play fair.

From Writing the Photoplay by Esenwein, J. Berg (Joseph Berg)

Many young men become discouraged at the very outstart by attempting to read and study books that are far beyond their comprehension.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred