start on
phrasal 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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Pettersson and Forsberg, who started on the No. 2 line, moved up to the first with Nylander in the third period.
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Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Reality check: This process is just getting started on the Hill.
—Caitlin Owens, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
Donald Trump is breaking his promise to lower costs starting on day one.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The San Diego Legion open a new Major League Rugby season with a throwback as the team returns to Torero Stadium with a 2 p.m. start on Sunday.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Reality check: This process is just getting started on the Hill.
—Caitlin Owens, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
Donald Trump is breaking his promise to lower costs starting on day one.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The San Diego Legion open a new Major League Rugby season with a throwback as the team returns to Torero Stadium with a 2 p.m. start on Sunday.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Start on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20on. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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