the start

noun

: the place where a race begins
The runners lined up at the start.

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However, the terms of that agreement are up for review on November 30, before the start of Trump’s second term, leaving the outgoing Democratic administration with an opportunity to put in place pricing rules that will apply for a six-year period, as a parting gift. Joel Khalili, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024 There were challenges from the start, with the movie put into turnaround six weeks before shooting kicked off with a $20 million budget. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024 The good news is that change doesn’t have to be drastic from the start. Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 In noting that any outcome of the trial would be appealed by the losing side, Ezra effectively acknowledged Abbott's assertion at the start of the legal dispute. John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the start 

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“The start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20start. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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