head start
noun
1
: an advantage granted or achieved at the beginning of a race, a chase, or a competition
a 10-minute head start
2
: a favorable or promising beginning
Examples of head start in a Sentence
They gave me a five-minute head start.
She took some extra classes to get a head start in her career.
His natural athletic talent gave him a head start on his peers.
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The Education Department got a head start and had removed webpages ahead of the Friday deadline.
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The New York Jets got a head start on their head coach (and general manager) search but took their time making a decision.
—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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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The New York Jets got a head start on their head coach (and general manager) search but took their time making a decision.
—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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“Head start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20start. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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