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start in

British

verb

(adverb) to undertake (something or doing something); commence or begin

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

start in Idioms

Begin, as in He started in serving, without taking any practice. [Late 1800s] Also see start out.

Example Sentences

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“Arista is off to a strong start in Q1 2026, with both our results and our industry-leading net promoter score,” Chairperson and CEO Jayshree Ullal said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“We’re off to a strong start in 2026, and it reinforces our confidence that we will successfully navigate this defining period for Pfizer,” said Pfizer Chief Executive Albert Bourla.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Antonelli made a sixth bad start in a row and lost ground.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

They’ll start in New York and Colorado, where efforts are already underway.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“You’ll start in the radio room tomorrow, Aircraftwoman Brodatt. The operator’s assistant is down with influenza.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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