ENGLISH
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at the start of sth

idiom
Meaning

This means 'at the beginning of' something, like an event, a period, or a process.


Examples
SIMPLE

We always sing a song at the start of class.

CONTEXTUAL

The director gave a short speech at the start of the meeting to explain the project goals.

COMPLEX

At the start of the long winter, the villagers gathered enough wood and supplies to ensure they would survive the freezing months ahead.

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