How to Use head start in a Sentence

head start

noun
  • 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.
  • See what else the catwalks have in store for next season and get a head start on shopping what's new now.
    Nicole Fritton, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Get a head start on your holiday spirit by picking up a few favorites to kickstart the season.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The fund will help countless mom and pop businesses get a head start and turn their dreams into realities.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Implementing even one could give you a major head start with the competition.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Connecticut had an eight-year head start on seeing Cassie Beck in a Heidi Schreck play.
    Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 21 Jan. 2022
  • Kiyaunta Goodwin will enroll in classes this week to gain a head start on earning snaps during his debut season.
    Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 11 Jan. 2022
  • With the new year on the horizon, get a head start on planning your dream vacation with these stunning offshore vacation destinations.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • Tesla had a head start in building its own EV charging network, but other automakers are intent on catching up.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Amazon Prime Day is here once more—and there's no better time of year for travelers to refresh their gear and get a head start on holiday shopping.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The company has predicted that people will use the metaverse in the future and that big spending now in preparation will give Meta a head start over rivals.
    Jonathan Vanian, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Even though North America has had a major head start, there are still significant lessons that can be taken from the emerging European market, and vice versa.
    Janet Burns, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Get a head start on some of the brand’s best deals below.
    Jake Smith, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Did your head start to spin when the idea of Austin in a wig was floated?
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
  • On that count, Rocky has somewhat of a head start on her.
    Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2022
  • This gets items out of the way and helps a seller get a head start on the moving process.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2022
  • Now Wright gets to take a head start on leading his team.
    Nick Suss, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022
  • The Colonels led nearly wire to wire and used the head start to keep North Oldham at bay.
    J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 26 Feb. 2022
  • Just in time to get a head start on your 2024 listening.
    Vulture, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Why not get a head start on your 2024 resolution to see more of the world?
    Kyler Alvord, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Bottom line, give the beef a two hour head start, then add your veggies.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Men have had such a head start that women have to work harder just to catch up.
    Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 18 May 2022
  • This is also a smart time to get a head start on your spring shopping as well.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Gambel oaks could grow back from their roots, giving them a head start on the pines.
    AZCentral.com, 20 June 2022
  • To get a head start on brunch, chop your vegetables the night before.
    Kate Merker, Country Living, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Get a head start on your cart with 12 of our favorite finds below.
    Jake Smith, Glamour, 2 June 2022
  • Who will be the first of the four largest U.S. Airlines to blink, and thus gain a head start advantage on the others?
    Ben Baldanza, Forbes, 6 May 2022
  • Here’s how to get a head start Oakland A’s to play in West Sacramento.
    Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024

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