the start

noun

: the place where a race begins
The runners lined up at the start.

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The Indonesian government was floating a moratorium to stop the construction of new hotels, villas and nightclubs in Bali, in an effort to curb over tourism—an idea that was abandoned at the start of the year. Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025 The diminished interest in the UFL coincides with a labor dispute that threatened to derail the start of the season. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025 The collaboration also marks the start of a broader AI partnership between Sphere Entertainment and Google Cloud. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025 Likewise, transborder air travel from Canada to the US was down 2% in February, marking the first month to record a year-over-year decrease since the start of the pandemic. Vivian Song, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the start

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“The start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20start. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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