the start

noun

: the place where a race begins
The runners lined up at the start.

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The Chargers have informed running back Gus Edwards that he will be released before the start of NFL free agency, ESPN reported Friday, putting additional emphasis on potentially re-signing running back 24-11-20/chargers-ravens-mnf-jk-dobbins in free agency. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025 However, Sanko’s co-worker, Michael Bisping, said at the start of the contest that Ruffy’s defense had been suspect from that tape the former UFC champ had viewed in preparation for calling the DWCS bout. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Notification to test in the morning must be completed before the start of afternoon activities, and notification to test in the afternoon must be completed within an hour after afternoon activities end. Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025 The 10-year bund yield, seen as a benchmark for the wider euro zone, rose at the start of Thursday’s trading session before trending lower. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the start

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“The start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20start. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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