starting line

noun

: a line that marks the beginning of a race

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Too good to be a benchwarmer, in a starting line-up, the Brazilian’s all-action qualities may align best with Rice to give Arsenal another combative and forward-thinking option in their engine room. Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 June 2026 By anchoring specialized avenues in the Midwest, telehealth establishes an achievable starting line. Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Starting line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20line. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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