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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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as in to activate
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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as in to begin
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in to commence
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
we'll be ready to start the concert in a moment
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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
knew from the start of the game that he would win easily
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as in initial
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as in jumping
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I started from my chair when I heard the sudden scream
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as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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as in activating
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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as in commencing
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in launching
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
we'll be ready to start the concert in a moment
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Jay and Silent Bob in Indianapolis: How to get tickets
Various presales begin Nov. 15, with general onsale starting at 10 a.m. Nov. 15.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-volt power outlet.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Ritchey cited early signs of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, starting to increase this season as expected in Florida, which is called out at the top of this week's report.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Triple Dipper Dream Collection will be available in daily drops, starting Thursday, Nov. 21 at 12 p.m. ET.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Jay and Silent Bob in Indianapolis: How to get tickets
Various presales begin Nov. 15, with general onsale starting at 10 a.m. Nov. 15.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Frontier will also expand service from the growing Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, TX with new bi-weekly service to Cincinnati and Phoenix, and three times a week service to Chicago (O'Hare) and Orlando, with staggered start dates beginning on March 6, 2025.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-volt power outlet.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
That’s why companies that have already nailed ISO 9001 are starting to look beyond quality management.
—Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Ritchey cited early signs of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, starting to increase this season as expected in Florida, which is called out at the top of this week's report.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Unfortunately, the time for these measures was at the beginning of the massive Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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At the beginning of 2023, Quevedo announced a stop in his career.Leila Cobo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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Did the summer tour exceed your initial expectations?Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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That was my fault, in not sticking with the initial, less manicured way of presenting the feelings in those songs.Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Last spring, pro-Palestinian tent encampments crowded schools and disrupted commencement plans, drawing accusations of antisemitism and prompting new limits.Annie Ma, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
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Aside from sports contests, the venue has already hosted concerts, commencements for local universities and large networking events.Daniele Proch, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Since its inception, the HBF Connecticut Golf Classic has delivered more than $1 million to local schools, charities and food pantries across the Archdiocese of Hartford.Karen Gross and Renée Santos, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
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The legacy stove maker has manufactured a version of its two-burner camp stove since its inception.Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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As China’s first nuclear test in 1964 prompted India to test a weapon in 1974, which in turn drove Pakistan to accelerate its nuclear program and test a weapon in 1998, in the long run, Israel’s escalating military campaign may constitute Iran’s final incentive to cross the nuclear threshold.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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The first third of the book is largely takes place in the faux-medieval village from Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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The committee recommended only a 3-day work restriction from the onset of symptoms, even if the HCW is still symptomatic, if they are improved and afebrile—this, despite abundant data that many people shed SARS-CoV2 virus for ten days or more.Judy Stone, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The use of vitamin C after the onset of the common cold for treatment is unclear.Trang Tran, PharmD, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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Both Balmain and Bottega Veneta debuted their launches during spring 2025 fashion week in an effort to make a strong connection between the fragrances and the DNA of the brand.Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Ahead of the launch, Calandrelli provided a peek into the preparation to her Instagram Stories.Charna Flam, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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