25 entries under kickoff topic. ×

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curtain warmer(noun, expression, approach, warm-up)
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derivation(noun, beginning, opening, bow, exit)
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embarkation(noun, beginning, opening, birth, dawn)
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first step(noun, expression, beginning, opening, bow)
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flying start(noun, expression, beginning, opening, bow)
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inaugural(noun, approach, warm-up, lead-in)
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jump-off(noun, beginning, opening, bow, exit)
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onset(noun, start, beginning, opening, birth)
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opener(noun, start, approach, beginning, onset)
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opening(noun, start, beginning, birth, dawn)
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opening gun(noun, expression, approach, warm-up)
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opening shot(noun, expression, approach, warm-up)
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origin(noun, beginning, opening, birth, dawn)
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preliminary(noun, check, approach, approval, examination)
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preview(noun, approach, warm-up, lead-in)
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run-up(noun, approach, warm-up, lead-in)
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running start(noun, expression, beginning, opening, bow)
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source(noun, beginning, opening, birth, dawn)
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spring(noun, beginning, opening, birth, dawn)
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start-off(noun, beginning, opening, bow, exit)
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