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1. starting in advance; starting first
2. starting (in team sports)
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1. starting in advance; starting first
2. starting (in team sports)
1. Starting pitcher; First choice
1. Starting; Designated
1. If starting; When starting
1. Was the starter.; Was starting.
1. First starter.; Going first.
1. Not the starter.; Not starting.
1. Probably the starter.; Likely to start.
1. If starting; When starting
1. Was the starter.; Was scheduled to start.