Sentence examples for something of a start from inspiring English sources

Sven-Goran Eriksson became a preposterous playboy, linked with such increasingly outré schemes that it always comes as something of a start to remember he once made IFK Gothenburg one of the leading forces in Europe.

"All of that is something of a starting point.

Sunshine and shadows Sources & acknowledgmentsReprintsThe new era began in 2009 with something of a false start.

Smashbox had something of a bumpy start to life in the UK.

But digital television has gotten off to something of a rocky start in the United States.

"Traditionally this represents something of a second start to the season," said Mario Theissen, the director of the BMW Sauber team.

Harris suggested that the general election had contributed to the market getting off to something of a slow start this year, which meant many were behind on targets.

Civetta has had something of a rough start, and the uneven food caused some speculation that Suhanosky wasn't spending enough time in the new kitchen.

Eight of those regions were originally slated to get the Xbox One on its initial release, demonstrating that Microsoft's console has had something of a troubled start.

Katie Melua – The Flood After something of a snoozesome start, it seems as though Katie Melua has finally got the hang of this pop star malarky.

For practice, newcomers might enjoy this themed puzzle by Brendan; stalwarts could approach an old Genius puzzle by Araucaria (grid; clues) with something of a head start.