The racers' head starts were measured precisely to ensure fairness.

The team's flying starts in the relay gave them an immediate advantage.

Every morning, the small bakery starts up the ovens before dawn.

The improv troupe's performance had several false starts before they finally found the right rhythm.

After the hurricane, the regional operators documented several black starts to recover the power network.

The roadside assistance team performed three quick jump starts before noon.

The pitcher's quality starts this season have kept the team in contention.

The driving course included several hill starts to test the students' clutch control.

She learned French by leaps and starts, studying intensely for a week and then not at all for a month.

After the practice laps, the drivers prepared for two rolling starts to test the track conditions.