head start
noun
1
: an advantage granted or achieved at the beginning of a race, a chase, or a competition
a 10-minute head start
2
: a favorable or promising beginning
Examples of head start in a Sentence
They gave me a five-minute head start.
She took some extra classes to get a head start in her career.
His natural athletic talent gave him a head start on his peers.
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Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
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—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
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—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Nine practice sessions will allow the team to get a head start with the on-field transition period for new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
Without further ado, scroll below to find the best outdoor furniture sales and get a head start on revamping your backyard oasis.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
This is an opportunity for new players to get a head start.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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“Head start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20start. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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