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start in

British

verb

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

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start in Idioms

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

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start in

Now, in the late 1980s, he is attempting to make a new start in Amsterdam.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

It’s not Tarik Skubal or bust, but the Dodgers should trade for someone they would start in a playoff game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

As a sector, industrials are off to a strong start in 2026.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

As things stand, there is growing hope he will be well enough to start in Atlanta.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

I start in, but a darkness blocks out the sun.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

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