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Recent Examples of head start
The New York Jets got a head start on their head coach (and general manager) search but took their time making a decision.
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Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
As Paul Foley demonstrated with Bulk Exchange, solving industry-wide inefficiencies can create untapped value and give you a head start in building a market others will soon find reason to emulate.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
By then, Darnold had a six-month head start on new offensive coordinator McAdoo’s system.
—Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
As Paul Foley demonstrated with Bulk Exchange, solving industry-wide inefficiencies can create untapped value and give you a head start in building a market others will soon find reason to emulate.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
By then, Darnold had a six-month head start on new offensive coordinator McAdoo’s system.
—Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
What’s more, new players are in for a treat with DraftKings enticing welcome offer: Play And Spin For A Shot At $1,000 In Casino Credits + $1,000 Deposit Match In Casino Bonus Funds, giving you a great head start on exploring everything this casino has to offer.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head start
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After being promoted to Syracuse in the middle of May, Tidwell pitched to an ERA just under six and won one game — the last start of the year.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Jackson finished the season with 23 tackles and two pass breakups in nine games (three starts).—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2025
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In higher education, research institution designations carry weight, and the new designation for IU Indy will give it a leg up in recruiting students, faculty and staff.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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Maya’s efforts to give Debut a leg up in life are constantly derailed, both by the unfolding plot and by the family’s larger circumstances.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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None of the amendments were binding, and with a 53-47 majority, Republicans had comfortable enough margins to defeat Democratic attempts to amend the resolution.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
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By addressing waste at its source and implementing preventive strategies, businesses can not only protect margins but also contribute to a more sustainable and equitable food system.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Ailing and unable to gain an upper hand on Vanderbilt, No. 6 Florida turned to a 20-year-old sophomore from Slovenia to scratch out a critical SEC win.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles Firefighters gain upper hand after 80-acre Bonsall fire forces evacuations in California Editorial: Colorado’s new last-resort insurance company shares a name with California’s.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2025
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Critically, Israel established strategic control over the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, a strategic high ground at the base of the Anti-Lebanon mountains that was part of the lands of the Tribe of Manasseh in Ancient Israel.—
Bassem Eid,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2025
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The Spanish government sent emergency alerts on Tuesday asking people to stay indoors or seek high ground.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
31 Oct. 2024
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As industries across manufacturing, energy, and logistics embrace this transformation, the stakes for competitive advantage have never been higher.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Another avenue for lawsuits against non-generative AI use is legal protections for trade secrets; trade secrets, which provide a competitive business advantage, are not known or shared with the public and reflect efforts designed to keep information secret.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Standout benefits: This debit card allows parents to set spending limits, track purchases and assign allowance payments for chores.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The provision for income taxes increased to $51,000, influenced by adjustments in deferred tax valuation allowances.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
12 Feb. 2025
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The difference is the unique arena of college recruitment, where the best programs have an inside track to secure commitments from the nation’s best prospects each year.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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That’s why most of us are intrigued to hear about the new consumer-facing devices and developments coming from the tech industry—and no one has a better inside track on that information than the members of Forbes Technology Council.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Head start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20start. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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