start in
Britishverb
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Davis, who got his start in Columbia Records’ legal department, could identify original voices and seemed to intuit which songs were likely to become hits.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Trump, who got his professional start in his father's real estate development business, has zealously undertaken several renovations during his second term, including tearing down the east wing of the White House for a ballroom.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form, and faded after a bright start in Philadelphia.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
He hasn’t played more than 20 games in a season since the last World Cup and didn’t make a single league start in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
It turns out that human development on some continents got a head start in time over developments on others.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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