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The phrase "a violent start in" is not correct and may be confusing in written English.
It could be used when describing an abrupt or aggressive beginning to an event or situation, but it lacks clarity without additional context.
Example: "The movie had a violent start in which the main character faced immediate danger."
Alternatives: "a brutal beginning to" or "an aggressive onset of".
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Tony Blair's book-signing tour got off to a violent start in Dublin, where it was reported that the crowd threw not just eggs, but shoes at the budding author.
Meanwhile, the week has already gotten off to a violent start in Chicago.
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Illustrated Talk story about a violent rainstorm that started while the writer was in the Pan Am Building on a recent afternoon.
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