The other cab had gained too good a start.

Yet the automobile had gained a long start.

It had gained too good a start.

Weasel's murderer had gained too good a start.

He knew that this supersleuth had gained a start.

It became necessary to send the cavalry, by itself, to prevent Rupert from gaining a start.

The stolen car with the kidnaped girls had gained a valuable start.

The Shadow had gained a precious start over the three who were following him.

Thus fetal cell clones are provided with long telomeres and gain a "fresh start."

He was the rear guard, stationed there until the others had gained a start.