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Recent Examples of head start
Tap into their talent: Give your child's communication skills a head start by introducing signing as soon as they’re born.
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Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 15 May 2025
Taj has been raising money for the 67th District seat since September, getting out to a $212,000 head start before anyone else had even filed, Pyers noted.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
While Starlink may have a head start, Kuiper is bringing fresh competition and innovation to the table.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
What sets Google apart is its broad ecosystem, from Search and videos to Chrome to Gmail to Android, which gives Mariner a head start.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 15 May 2025
Taj has been raising money for the 67th District seat since September, getting out to a $212,000 head start before anyone else had even filed, Pyers noted.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
While Starlink may have a head start, Kuiper is bringing fresh competition and innovation to the table.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
What sets Google apart is its broad ecosystem, from Search and videos to Chrome to Gmail to Android, which gives Mariner a head start.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head start
Noun
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But then again, only one of his 11 starts thus far has been a quality outing.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Foundation director resigns over neutrality The foundation is off to a rocky start.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Gafford's familiarity with Doncic could give him a leg up in the competition for being the Lakers' top target.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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These hearty beef patties, which come in Ranch Mushroom Swiss and Texas BBQ (with cheddar cheese and roasted poblanos), give you a leg up on your cookout, packing flavor into six ⅓-pound patties.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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According to Phelps, the average Dave’s restaurant brings in around $3 million a year in sales (EBITDA margins are between 18% and 20%); data from Technomic suggests that number is closer to $2.5 million.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Economic trade-offs Exporters are also seeing slimmer margins, industry analysts noted, in particular the country’s oil sector against the backdrop of declining global oil prices.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Catch Up On The Story Stars, Mikko Rantanen gain upper hand on Jets with Game 3 victory: Takeaways The Stars scored three third-period goals to break a tie and earn a 5-2 win in Game 3 and a 2-1 series lead.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The sellers have the slight upper hand as the major indices test import long term areas of support.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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When buyers are armed with the information of others who received higher discounts, the software company has no moral high ground or negotiating leverage.—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Sam Bennett, who scored twice in Florida’s Game 1 loss, capitalized on the man advantage with the game’s first goal.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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No Balance Sheet Challenges Here From a financial stability point of view, both companies exhibit robust balance sheets, though Palantir has a slight advantage.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Of these, Planet Fitness seems to be the one that Wall Street analysts are identifying as a beneficiary, in part because its cheaper membership plans could be covered entirely by the tax-free allowance.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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Belgium introduced a pension bonus for those working beyond retirement age and offers special allowances for those in stressful jobs.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Operating in such a variable market requires local and regional expertise, as lenders with boots on the ground often have an inside track on conditions and opportunities unique to a specific community and properties.—
Sam Sidhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Operating in such a variable market requires local and regional expertise, as lenders with boots on the ground often have an inside track on conditions and opportunities unique to a specific community and properties.—
Sam Sidhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Head start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20start. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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