Examples of use of starting block
1. On the track, four men are at the starting block for a race.
2. Sure, it‘s only against Jewish amateurs, but there‘s something about this Spitz kid that tells you the Maccabiah is only his starting block.
3. Jane: Check out www.dailymail.co.uk/vitality – although they called it a diet, it is so NOT a deprivation based plan – it‘s full of gorgeous appetising ingredients, meals, that should get you off your starting block.
4. He says he‘s "not upset" and feels pretty comfortable but "deep down inside, I‘m always sad." At the starting block, Hussein‘s coach ties an old handkerchief to Hussein‘s hand, grabs hold and guides him down the track.
5. By Kokila Jacob, Staff Reporter Dubai : The ninth international aerospace exhibition got off the starting block with a strong start with total orders of more than $15 billion (Dh55 billion) signed on the first day.