How to Use start on in a Sentence

start on

phrasal verb

• The club will miss the playoffs, which start on Wednesday.
  — Rory Smith, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2023
• Joey Logano, who started on the pole, ran toward the front for a lot of the race and led 45 laps.
  — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024
• The Watch Fire started on July 10 as a small brush fire.
  — Annie Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 July 2024
• But could the Dolphins get a jump start on locking up one of their young stars?
  — Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024
• There are some things that have to be changed and get better and that starts on the defensive end.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2023
• The test started on March 6 and is expected to last six months.
  — Michael Salerno, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
• The collection also sparks the group’s No. 43 start on the Emerging Artists chart.
  — Xander Zellner, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2023
• Now that she’s started on the rock path, Teitelbaum has no plans to stop.
  — Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
• The cost really varies from day to day, starting on Oct. 15 for an 11-day trip.
  — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2023
• Urías, 27, was supposed to start on the mound for the home team to begin the march to another World Series.
  — Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
• Ellis will run in the heats of the women’s 400 meters at the Stade de France starting on Monday.
  — Bette Canter, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2024
• The track will be available on streaming starting on Oct. 12.
  — Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2023
• His brand started on the dance floors of Dalston, which, in the tradition of the Blitz Kids, was all about showing off.
  — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2023
• The fire started on one boat but spread to the pier and another boat, according to the release.
  — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2023
• Lyles made his first spring training start on Thursday.
  — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024
• Making good on that goal started on Bass' first day in office.
  — Michelle Miller, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2023
• McPhee and Clarkson both got their starts on the famed singing competition, but not in the same season.
  — Tom Winter, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2023
• This year, Ramadan is expected to start on March 10 or 11.
  — Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
• Catholic Memorial started on steady ground by forging a 14-7 lead over Franklin at the end of the first quarter.
  — Ledeai, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2023
• The lottery to get a reservation at Phantom Ranch, which is free to enter, starts on the first day and ends on the 25th day of every month.
  — Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2024
• The week-long census is held each July and started on Monday, marking the first fowl count of King Charles’ reign.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
• The European Union seemed to get the first start on AI regulations.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 23 Aug. 2023
• The Cougars started on a 13-2 run, forcing Piedmont coach Bryan Gardere to call a timeout just three minutes in.
  — Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
• Sunday’s win marked the Chiefs' fourth in a row, extending their winning streak any time Swift, 33, is in the crowd — which started on Sept. 24.
  — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
• In fact, their romance first started on the basketball court.
  — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
• When the freshman starts on the bump, Baldwin can strengthen the middle infield from second base.
  — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
• Lap 5: William Byron started on the pole and has led the race since the start, opening a nearly three-second lead over Tyler Reddick.
  — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2024
• Barfield got off to a solid start on this season, though his momentum has cooled a bit in recent episodes.
  — Kturnqui, oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2023
• An athletic 6-foot-2 senior who can high jump 6-7, Cain starts on both sides of the ball at cornerback and wide receiver for the Panthers.
  — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2024
• Walz’s standing started on the plus side — with 31.4% viewing him favorably, more than 9 points higher than the share with a negative opinion of him.
  — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 28 Oct 2024