start on

British

verb

informal (intr, preposition) to pick a quarrel with (someone)

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He said doctors' pay increases had been below the rate of inflation for the last 15 years, and that currently, doctors start on a rate of £17.40 per hour - which the BMA wants to see increased to £20.90 per hour.

From BBC

After making 11 changes for the League Cup quarter-final win at third-tier Cardiff on Tuesday, Maresca reverted to his senior stars, but they made a dismal start on foggy Tyneside.

From Barron's

It still suggests sales picked up and hints at a solid start to a key period for retailers, covering Black Friday sales as consumers make a start on holiday shopping.

From The Wall Street Journal

It means Open week will start on 30 July.

From BBC

When-issued trading in a spinoff occurs before the final separation, which in the case of Versant will occur after the close of trading on Jan. 2, 2o26, with regular trading due to start on Monday, Jan. 5.

From Barron's

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