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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The stock is now well above its $12.50 low, the $15 major barrier, and the $17.50 January starting point. —

John S. Tobey, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 One of the most fascinating storylines for the Rockets in the short term, with major financial and team-building ramifications, pertains to the future of starting point guard Fred VanVleet. —

Rahat Huq, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Houston can open up maximum cap space next offseason if parting ways with several free agents (including starting point guard Fred VanVleet who has a team option on his contract). —

Rahat Huq, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 All three picked up their player options, as did starting point guard D’Angelo Russell. —

Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for starting point

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