The Bears started the 2012 season on a promising note with a 7-1 record.

While it was too early to be optimistic about 1993/94, the year had started on a better note, he said.

The proceedings were traditional in one sense; they didn't start on a glowing note for the home team.

But let's start on a positive note for a change, all right?

However, he started on a bad note winning just one of his first four league matches.

The minister, who had red hair and fire in his eye, started on an upbeat note.

"I like to start the year on a good note," he said.

But he added, "It's nice to start 2000 on a positive note."

I should like to start on a positive note.

You hate to start the second half on a note like this.