false start

Examples (10)

• The runner was disqualified for a false start.
• After a couple of false starts, she found the job that suited her.
• Their new business venture suffered several false starts before finding success.
• The peace talks got off to a false start due to disagreements on the agenda.
• It felt like a false start to the day when the alarm didn't go off.
• Despite a few false starts, the team eventually developed a groundbreaking product.
• The software update had a false start and had to be rolled back.
• We can't afford another false start; this time we need to get it right.
• Her attempt to learn a new language had a false start when she picked the wrong course.
• The economic recovery proved to be a false start as new challenges emerged.