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The phrase "a rough start for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a challenging or difficult beginning to a situation, event, or process.
Example: "The project had a rough start for the team, but they managed to overcome the initial obstacles."
Alternatives: "a challenging beginning for" or "a difficult start for".
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It was a rough start for the Knicks' point guards.
"It's been a rough start for us," said Nicks, who finished with seven catches.
A rough start for next month's World Cup in South Africa.
You know it has been a rough start for the Los Angeles Angels when a double play is the season highlight for their marquee player.
Moreover, this year has had a rough start for many carriers, which have been plagued by declines in traffic and delays because of winter storms.
After a rough start for Xbox One, Microsoft delivered a games-first message, with nary a hint of peripherals or TV services distracting from playable content.
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Grade: 4.5 Midfielders Danny Williams It has been a rough start to 2013 for Danny Williams, who has lost his spot at Hoffenheim and is not earning many minutes at the club.
But it has been a rough start to the year for ankles.
It has been a rough start to the season for star running backs.
Monday marked a rough start to the week for investors as U.S. stocks slid, pushing the Dow Jones industrial average down more than 140 points.
A rough start to the week for Qualcomm stock following a week that brought some major bad news in the form of an FTC antitrust complaint and a one $1 billion or so suit from one-time ally Apple.
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