starting point
noun
: a place to start
The tire tracks at the scene of the crime were a starting point for investigators.
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The Sacramento Kings announced a number of new signings Tuesday after holding an introductory press conference for Dennis Schroder, who is expected to take over as the team’s starting point guard.
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Jason Anderson
july 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025
Complicating matters is a hand injury for starting point guard Boogie Fland, who is trying to play through the pain.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Though the team graduated just three members from its national championship squad, there’s a leadership vacuum left without superstar Paige Bueckers and starting point guard Kaitlyn Chen.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
This time Atlanta was fully healthy with starting point guard Jordin Canada also returning from a preseason knee injury to make her 2025 debut.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Jason Anderson
july 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025
Complicating matters is a hand injury for starting point guard Boogie Fland, who is trying to play through the pain.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Though the team graduated just three members from its national championship squad, there’s a leadership vacuum left without superstar Paige Bueckers and starting point guard Kaitlyn Chen.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
This time Atlanta was fully healthy with starting point guard Jordin Canada also returning from a preseason knee injury to make her 2025 debut.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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“Starting point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20point. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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