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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bad start to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an unfavorable beginning to an event, situation, or experience.
Example: "The project had a bad start to the week when several team members fell ill."
Alternatives: "an unfortunate beginning to" or "a poor kickoff to".
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Not a bad start to the week.
It is a bad start to yet another "crucial year".
A bad start to the year for the railways.
Contador continues his slow climb up the standings, after a bad start to the race.
Mr. Lewis, of Samson Capital, said: "Yes, it has been a bad start to the month.
"Losing 5-0 was a bad start to the tie-break.
Print advertising has made a bad start to the year: digital isn't fulfilling any high hopes.
It's not a bad start to her new career phase: she's clearly brainy, interested and engaged.
But don't drink them all – alcohol poisoning is a bad start to 2017.
A bad start to July, but nothing too unusual in east Africa's largest economy.
A bad start to the day at the best of times but that was some tumble.
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