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front(adjective, head, beginning, fresh, original)
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get going(verb, expression, idiom, get, start)
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go before(expression, foreshow, antecede, preexist)
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go in advance(expression, idiom, foreshow, antecede, preexist)
2
head(adjective, beginning, opening, original, prime)
2
head up(expression, foreshow, antecede, preexist)
2
institute(verb, start)
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introduce(verb, open, present, submit, announce)
2
originate(verb, open, present, start, submit)
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outrank(foreshow, antecede, preexist)
2
pave the way(expression, idiom, open, present, start)
2
pioneer(adjective, head, beginning, opening, original)
2
precede(verb, open, present, submit, offer)
2
set out(verb, phrasal verb, start)
2
take on(verb, phrasal verb, start)
2
take precedence(expression, foreshow, antecede, preexist)
2
take up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, open, start)
2
usher in(expression, foreshow, antecede, preexist)
1
aboriginal(adjective, head, beginning, opening, original)
1
acquaint(verb, open, present, submit, offer)
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