Example Sentences

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He is widely seen as a gifted salesman with a knack for jump-starting the sort of viral moments on social media that double as shrewd self-promotion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

For many Europeans, including former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, the EU—far from being a problem—offers the best hope for jump-starting their lagging economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

“If there is any money left over in the plan, the student can roll the money over to a Roth IRA, jump-starting their retirement planning.”

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

All of this raises the stakes for the chancellor's challenge of delivering both credible tax and spend plans, as well as jump-starting growth at her upcoming Budget.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Like hooking up the wires for the TV or the stereo, or jump-starting a car.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle