Start
Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).
Using up
Using up noun - The act of consuming something.
Both terms in one sentence
- In the Two and a Half Men episode "For the Sake of the Child", Charlie and Alan take turns at insulting each other, using up insults that start with each letter of the alphabet.
Source: Volleying Insults -
Gid, the Devilukan Emperor from To Love-Ru, is currently stuck with the appearance of a four-year-old after using up most of his powers to win a series of galactic wars prior to the start of the series.
Source: Sleep-Mode Size
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