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started

  • past participle of start.
  • past tense form of start.

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Dedich, a third-year pro who played at USC, started six games last season.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

He had started considering a move years earlier, when he was living in public housing with a daughter he had from a prior relationship, who is now 12.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Simpson started only 15 games for Alabama, but the Rams apparently saw enough to determine he was worthy of using their highest pick since selecting quarterback Jared Goff No. 1 overall in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

"When I started, we didn't exist," she says.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Also, Nollie had things to talk about: the year before she had started Normal School.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom