standing start

Frequency: 6.56.1 per million words

often figurative

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Examples (10)

  • The space project went from a standing start to the moon in ten years.
  • Launching a new business from a standing start requires significant capital and effort.
  • She built her entire career from a standing start, without any prior connections.
  • After the setback, the team had to achieve success from a standing start.
  • It often feels like we're beginning every new project from a standing start.
  • The new policy aims to revitalize the industry from a standing start.
  • Despite a standing start, the ambitious startup quickly gained market share.
  • He had to master the complex software from a standing start in a very short timeframe.
  • Moving to a foreign country meant a complete standing start in her social life.
  • The sprinter showed incredible acceleration, moving from a standing start to top speed in mere moments.