start on
phrasal verb
started on; starting on; starts on
1
: to begin doing (something)
Did you start on your homework yet?
2
: to cause (someone) to start doing or using (something)
The doctor started him on a treatment with antibiotics.
When should we start the baby on solid food?
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In 2014, the government in Annapolis seemed to work only for those who played the Annapolis game, spent their evenings at Harry Browne’s on State Circle, were extremely busy writing checks and attending fundraisers literally hours before the legislative session started on a cold morning in January.
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Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2025
This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
This unusual display of egalitarianism (especially for the coastal enclave of Newport Beach) started on May 21 and is expected to continue until the end of summer.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
What To Watch For The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started on Sunday and will last until November 30.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2025
This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
This unusual display of egalitarianism (especially for the coastal enclave of Newport Beach) started on May 21 and is expected to continue until the end of summer.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
What To Watch For The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started on Sunday and will last until November 30.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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“Start on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20on. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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