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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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Oct. 2024
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—Bridget Degnan, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Oct. 2024
The folks who speak Korean will have a head start on how nefarious this gang is.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
Colorado lawmakers made a head start on the 2025 legislative session, giving preliminary approval Tuesday to more than 30 bills crafted in the interim.
—John Frank, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
Get a head start on your holiday decor by snagging this Kelly Clarkson Home pre-lit tree, or shop other must-see markdowns like this throw pillow from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines x Loloi and four storage baskets for under $50.
—Bridget Degnan, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Head start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20start. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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