starting line

noun

: a line that marks the beginning of a race

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Another reason this defeat felt so chastening for United was that eight of Hull’s starting line-up had come up from the Championship, a year on from surviving relegation on goal difference. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Keylan Rutledge, the 26th overall pick, started at center with the rest of Houston’s starting line. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 By anchoring specialized avenues in the Midwest, telehealth establishes an achievable starting line. — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starting line

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“Starting line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20line. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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