the start

noun

: the place where a race begins

The runners lined up at the start.

Examples of the start in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Memorial Day unofficially marks the start of summer — as well as the unwritten sartorial rule to bring out white mini, maxi, and midi dresses again. —

Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024 Fort Worth Benbrook drops game one to Texarkana Liberty-Eylau A combination of rain and lightning delayed the start of Game 1 of the 4A Region II semifinals by almost two hours. —

Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2024 In that way, Baig said, the towers were similar in function to the bells that signal the start of Christian services or the ram’s horn, or shofar, blown in synagogues to inaugurate Rosh Hashana. —

Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024 The old-fashioned favorite has been signaling the start of summer for Chick-fil-A fans since it was first introduced to menus in 2009. —

Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for the start

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