- plural of starter.
starters
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The union said most Royal Mail workers leaving the company were believed to be new starters on part-time contracts, but also said there had been an increase in staff on legacy contracts departing.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“It certainly makes life easier for the team, the bullpen, if the starters are good,” said manager Dave Roberts during a conference call.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
So even when their starters do have to come out, the Yankees can simply replace them with…more starters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
You hardly need reminding of the backdrop that contributed to thwarting many of his recent, many predecessors: a persistently sclerotic economy and a persistently turbulent international picture, for starters.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
For starters, the Pahlavi family was ridiculously rich, and shamelessly extravagant with their money.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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