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start into

verb
  1. To begin to eat. (figuratively) · I'm so hungry, I want to start into that pizza right now!
  2. To begin to argue with, nag or criticize somebody, especially when as part of a pattern of criticism along similar lines. (figuratively)
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Monte Cristo felt tears start into his eyes, and he again walked hastily up and down the room.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 512 · C1

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