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What does head start mean?

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Noun
  1. (idiomatic) An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.
  2. (idiomatic) A factor conducive to superiority and success.
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By the time the US trade embargo on Vietnam was lifted in 1994, Coke already had a head start in developing the Vietnamese market.
A dry, crumbly or even slightly cloddy surface with moist, fine soil at seeding depth gives the crop a good head start over the weeds.
If the surface elements speak clearly to them, readers will have a head start on the text.
If the bulldogger breaks the barrier before the steer reaches his head start, a 10-second penalty is assessed.
His oldest brother, Tory, would give him an hour's head start before following in his car.
Incubation time is short, 10 to 12 days, which allows the young cowbird to get a head start in the nest.

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