for starters

phrase

: to begin with

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The Army, for starters, needs more of them, Colonel Bell said. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 That’s especially important for starters Jake Bennett, Payton Tolle and Patrick Sandoval. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Nonetheless, the visitor fills his head with thoughts of adventure, and the many things Baldur has never seen — neither a tree or a mountain, for starters. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026 Garments should never drag on the floor, for starters, and proportions should be just-right for your frame. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for starters

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“For starters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20starters. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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