opening round

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

the first or initial part of a competition or event

roundADJECTIVE + NOUN

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opening

Examples (10)

  • The team struggled in the opening round but improved later in the tournament.
  • She won her opening round match convincingly, showing great form.
  • The negotiations are expected to begin with a difficult opening round of discussions.
  • Many top seeds were surprisingly eliminated in the tournament's opening round.
  • The delegates focused on procedural matters during the opening round of talks.
  • It's crucial for athletes to perform well in the opening round to build momentum.
  • Did you watch the exciting opening round of the championship yesterday?
  • He faced a particularly tough opponent in the opening round of the boxing match.
  • The new policy was met with mixed reactions in its opening round of public debate.
  • Securing a victory in the opening round can significantly set the tone for the entire competition.