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“Okay—in one, two, three,” the camera man said, and when he had counted off the numbers the woman started to talk, as if she were a sprinter who'd just heard a starter's gun.

Hard Times Con Chapman 2011

He is expected to enter spring training on a starter's program, providing another option to compete with journeyman Sergio Mitre for the last spot in the rotation.

Yankees Decide to Gamble on Colon Dan Barbarisi 2011

Given the leanings of the state's GOP base, Cuccinelli's declaration is likely to be a starter's pistol signaling a sprint to the right.

Bob McDonnell, grownup in the room Lee Hockstader 2010

Johan Santana's shoulder surgery last year had left the team's No. 1 starter's spot vacant, and on paper, Pelfrey seemed the natural choice to fill it.

Pelfrey Serves Up Meatballs Mike Sielski 2011

As the final minutes before the 12-hour limit ticked away, the race director walked to the finish line, stood with his back to the oncoming runners and pointed a starter's pistol skyward, while thousands of spectators exhorted the remaining competitors to sprint.

Not everyone will finish the Marine Corps Marathon. That's what makes it a race. Alex Hutchinson 2010

It's enough to set you off and running, like a starter's pistol at the beginning of a footrace.

Nazi Muff-Diving: It Could've Happened Here Con Chapman 2011

With opening day less than two weeks away, the questionable foursome of Ivan Nova, Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia and Sergio Mitre have thrown so well that the battle for the fourth and fifth starter's spots may actually be muddier than when camp began.

Do the Yankee Rotation Shuffle Daniel Barbarisi 2011

Five young men toed the mark, crouching with fingertips to the ground and waiting the starter's revolver-shot.

CHAPTER IV 2010

Despite a short major-league r é sum é and a middling pedigree, Mr. Nova enters spring training with the fourth starter's spot his to lose.

Can Nova Be Super For Yanks? Daniel Barbarisi 2011

-- QB Robert Marve -- The Miami transfer has some competition, but should easily win the starter's job by fall.

Purdue - Team Notes 2010