starting in WordNet English dictionary

1. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
   "he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"; "his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen"
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1. appropriate to the beginning or start of an event
   "the starting point"; "hands in the starting position"
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2. (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
   "with eyes starting from their sockets"
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