I ate before starting work.

Let's eat something before starting work.

I started preparing the vegetables for dinner.

Before starting to cook, preparation of ingredients is necessary.

The spring breed of silkworms has started making cocoons.

Since I started studying Japanese, I have been able to understand more about Japanese culture.

He came to Japan for the first time.

I decided to start a new project.

He started playing the piano.

He is looking for a new job.