How to Use start on in a Sentence

start on

phrasal verb
  • The club will miss the playoffs, which start on Wednesday.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Joey Logano, who started on the pole, ran toward the front for a lot of the race and led 45 laps.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The Watch Fire started on July 10 as a small brush fire.
    Annie Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 July 2024
  • But could the Dolphins get a jump start on locking up one of their young stars?
    Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024
  • There are some things that have to be changed and get better and that starts on the defensive end.
    The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The test started on March 6 and is expected to last six months.
    Michael Salerno, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The collection also sparks the group’s No. 43 start on the Emerging Artists chart.
    Xander Zellner, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Now that she’s started on the rock path, Teitelbaum has no plans to stop.
    Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
  • The cost really varies from day to day, starting on Oct. 15 for an 11-day trip.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Urías, 27, was supposed to start on the mound for the home team to begin the march to another World Series.
    Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Ellis will run in the heats of the women’s 400 meters at the Stade de France starting on Monday.
    Bette Canter, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2024
  • The track will be available on streaming starting on Oct. 12.
    Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2023
  • His brand started on the dance floors of Dalston, which, in the tradition of the Blitz Kids, was all about showing off.
    Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The fire started on one boat but spread to the pier and another boat, according to the release.
    Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2023
  • Lyles made his first spring training start on Thursday.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Making good on that goal started on Bass' first day in office.
    Michelle Miller, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2023
  • McPhee and Clarkson both got their starts on the famed singing competition, but not in the same season.
    Tom Winter, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2023
  • This year, Ramadan is expected to start on March 10 or 11.
    Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Catholic Memorial started on steady ground by forging a 14-7 lead over Franklin at the end of the first quarter.
    Ledeai, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The lottery to get a reservation at Phantom Ranch, which is free to enter, starts on the first day and ends on the 25th day of every month.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2024
  • The week-long census is held each July and started on Monday, marking the first fowl count of King Charles’ reign.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • The European Union seemed to get the first start on AI regulations.
    IEEE Spectrum, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The Cougars started on a 13-2 run, forcing Piedmont coach Bryan Gardere to call a timeout just three minutes in.
    Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Sunday’s win marked the Chiefs' fourth in a row, extending their winning streak any time Swift, 33, is in the crowd — which started on Sept. 24.
    Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • In fact, their romance first started on the basketball court.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
  • When the freshman starts on the bump, Baldwin can strengthen the middle infield from second base.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
  • Lap 5: William Byron started on the pole and has led the race since the start, opening a nearly three-second lead over Tyler Reddick.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Barfield got off to a solid start on this season, though his momentum has cooled a bit in recent episodes.
    Kturnqui, oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The exclusive cups will be available starting on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. Arizona time.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2024
  • For four days, starting on the first Thursday in August, thousands of people set out their wares, eager to be unburdened by what has been taking up space, gathering dust.
    Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024

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