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Recent Examples of head start
Give the corn a head start of several weeks, sowing the beans once the corn has reached a height of 4 to 6 inches.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
A slow start last year was rectified by a drastic improvement in performances in the second half of the season, but the Maranello team cannot afford to give its rivals another head start.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Think of this promo as a head start for basketball fans during March Madness.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Chinese Communists had a long head start.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
A slow start last year was rectified by a drastic improvement in performances in the second half of the season, but the Maranello team cannot afford to give its rivals another head start.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Think of this promo as a head start for basketball fans during March Madness.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Chinese Communists had a long head start.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head start
Noun
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But while the Albertsons crew is only just revealing themselves for the first time, discretion was only really a priority at the very start.—
Nate Rogers,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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To this point, this is the worst start to a presidential term for the S & P 500 since 1928.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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The fact that Gascon, the former district attorney, filed this independently and affirmatively on behalf of these defendants really gives them a leg up going into the hearing.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The all-stock deal, first announced over a year ago, would give Capital One a major leg up against competing credit card-issuing banks such as JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C), which don’t process transactions themselves.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the closing minutes, the Thunder threatened to break the record for the largest margin of victory in a playoff game.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Among Pope Francis’ favorite passages of Scripture were verses that reflected his deep commitment to mercy, humility and service, as well as his desire for a Catholic Church that is open, compassionate and welcoming to everyone, particularly those on the margins of society.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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The increase could be a sign of buyers having an upper hand in the market, said Redfin’s Zhao.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the process, employers have gained a significant upper hand.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Atlanta took advantage, with Trae Young driving for a layup to tie the score at 106 with 1.3 seconds remaining and force overtime.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The District 3 race could also play a key role on whether Mahan successfully implements his policy agenda over the next year, as his bloc currently holds a slim voting advantage on the dais that could shift if Quevedo does not win the seat.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Members, who receive a living allowance and have basic expenses covered, would be paid through the end of April, according to the memo.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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The program has different investment thresholds with different allowances.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Operating in such a variable market requires local and regional expertise, as lenders with boots on the ground often have an inside track on conditions and opportunities unique to a specific community and properties.—
Sam Sidhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Operating in such a variable market requires local and regional expertise, as lenders with boots on the ground often have an inside track on conditions and opportunities unique to a specific community and properties.—
Sam Sidhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Head start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20start. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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