Continue
Continue verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.
Start out
Start out verb - Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.
Both terms in one sentence
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Her foster-siblings Briar and Daja both start out poor, but end up making money with their powers as well, and they all continue their humble work.
Source: Non-Idle Rich -
They start out with a new sound album, continue to perfect with the sound for about 2 to 4 albums, then they will shift to a completely new rock sound for their next album.
Source: New Sound Album - Unwanted Spouse: Since the women are mostly kidnap victims, they always start out not wanting their spouse, and in a lot of cases continue not to want them and even attempt suicide to get away.
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