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start up

verb

to come or cause to come into being for the first time; originate
intr to spring or jump suddenly from a position or place
to set in or go into motion, activity, etc
the orchestra started up
he started up the engine

adjective

of or relating to input, usually financial, made to establish a new project or business
a start-up mortgage

noun

a business enterprise that has been launched recently

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The charity started up in response to the Bosnian genocide.

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Entertainment companies cut spending amid worsening economics for movies and TV shows, and those productions that did start up often did so in other states and countries where costs are lower or incentives are better.

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That effort starts up front with Marshall, who contributed two steals and seven blocks in the Trojans’ opening-round win.

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He has since started up an inclusive sports programme and planted a tree in the National Forest in Donavon's memory.

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"A hole maybe a couple of feet across started up," he told BBC Radio Surrey.

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startup star turn

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