starting point
noun
: a place to start
The tire tracks at the scene of the crime were a starting point for investigators.
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His injury came at an inopportune time, considering starting point guard Jalen Brunson was already out with a right ankle sprain.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Starting shooting guard Christian Braun chipped in 22 points on an efficient 9-of-10 shooting line from the field and a 2-of-2 shooting line from the charity stripe, while starting point guard submitted 26 points on a similarly efficient 9-of-16 shooting from the field (5-of-9 from long range).
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
College stardom: As a true freshman starting point guard, Bibby led the University of Arizona to the 1997 NCAA championship.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
The Sun sent franchise superstar Alyssa Thomas to the Mercury along with starting point guard Tyasha Harris to acquire Cloud plus forward Rebecca Allen and the No. 12 pick on Jan. 28, but none of those assets are still in Connecticut’s possession.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Starting shooting guard Christian Braun chipped in 22 points on an efficient 9-of-10 shooting line from the field and a 2-of-2 shooting line from the charity stripe, while starting point guard submitted 26 points on a similarly efficient 9-of-16 shooting from the field (5-of-9 from long range).
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
College stardom: As a true freshman starting point guard, Bibby led the University of Arizona to the 1997 NCAA championship.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
The Sun sent franchise superstar Alyssa Thomas to the Mercury along with starting point guard Tyasha Harris to acquire Cloud plus forward Rebecca Allen and the No. 12 pick on Jan. 28, but none of those assets are still in Connecticut’s possession.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Starting point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20point. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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