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Recent Examples of starter
Luis Gil and Clarke Schmidt are young starters who will take the Nos. 4 and.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
In the absence of more stringent controls, the public can take steps to prevent the situation from worsening: avoiding raw milk and dead birds, for starters.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
The Rules Committee — which would have to sign off on a simple majority passage approach — includes some staunch conservatives unlikely to agree to a two-year suspension of the debt ceiling: Reps. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), for starters.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Holmes began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a starter.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
In the absence of more stringent controls, the public can take steps to prevent the situation from worsening: avoiding raw milk and dead birds, for starters.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
The Rules Committee — which would have to sign off on a simple majority passage approach — includes some staunch conservatives unlikely to agree to a two-year suspension of the debt ceiling: Reps. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), for starters.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Holmes began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a starter.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
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Want to get a head start on party appetizer prep or planning to enjoy these cheese crackers with snacks or lunches throughout the week?Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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The appetizer table will feature a charcuterie board, bacon rollups, brie bites, bruschetta, sausage rolls, wings, spinach and artichoke dip and Irish potato pancakes known as boxty.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bring your appetite and go big, with antipasto, pasta, main course, and dessert at a homey trat like Da Enzo da 29.Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
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Most locals start with the mixed antipasto, an array of raw and cooked seafood, before having the Assassina.Laura May Todd Enea Arienti, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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The digital nomad lifestyle looks pretty incredible on social media—who doesn’t want to answer emails while sipping a cocktail on the beach somewhere beautiful?—but the lifestyle comes with its own set of challenges and isn’t necessarily right for everyone.Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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One of the property’s highlights is the waterfront restaurant and cocktail bar, which offers views of Biscayne Bay, open-air seating, and a menu of American classics and seafood.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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While apps are a much stronger method of using 2FA for most people, and SMS codes are still better than no 2FA protection, attackers can still bypass this authentication layer.Davey Winder, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Act, though, urging SCOTUS to remain laser-focused on the question of whether a forced sale of TikTok that would seemingly allow the app to continue operating without impacting American free speech violates the First Amendment.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Their activity peaks during this time of year because natural food sources become scarce, driving them to forage in human habitats.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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In this case, however, the bear found a natural food source — a dead critter in the woods — and made the most of it.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Get The Recipe 16 of 21 Chicken Fries These crispy, crunchy chicken sticks satisfy a fried chicken craving in finger food form.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Light refreshments, including finger foods, will be available at no charge.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some older adults get enough calcium from their diets, Mason says, but those who don't may want to consider taking a supplement.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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The all-day menu has a focus on dishes that use ingredients common in the islands and staples of the Polynesian diet, like breadfruit tostones and spam.Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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