start on
verb
started on; starting on; starts on
1
: to begin doing (something)
Did you start on your homework yet?
2
: to cause (someone) to start doing or using (something)
The doctor started him on a treatment with antibiotics.
When should we start the baby on solid food?
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More than 800 firefighters were on scene Sunday morning to fight the wildfire, which started on June 27, according to fire officials.
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Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
5 July 2026
Anthony Gordon deserves another start after two assists on Wednesday and should attack right-back Jorge Sanchez, while Bukayo Saka starts on the opposite flank if fit.
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Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Hamilton started on pole and held off Antonelli until lap eight of 17, when the Italian swept past with the help of electrical power.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who is out because of back inflammation, will make another rehab start on Saturday for Triple-A Salt Lake.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
4 July 2026
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Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
5 July 2026
Anthony Gordon deserves another start after two assists on Wednesday and should attack right-back Jorge Sanchez, while Bukayo Saka starts on the opposite flank if fit.
—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Hamilton started on pole and held off Antonelli until lap eight of 17, when the Italian swept past with the help of electrical power.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who is out because of back inflammation, will make another rehab start on Saturday for Triple-A Salt Lake.
—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
4 July 2026
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“Start on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20on. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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