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started for the institute vs started to the institute

Both phrases are not correct in English. The preposition 'for' or 'to' should not be used in this context. The correct preposition to use with 'started' in this context is 'at'.

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started for the institute

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'for' is not used with 'started' in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'started' in this context is 'at'.
  • started for the Institute of Fine Arts. The appointments of Mariet Westermann as the new director, Michele Marincola as head of the Conservation department,.
  • Sep 12, 2013 ... After the bell had rung, I started for the Institute. I stopped awhile to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha installed in front of our hostel. When I opened ...
  • I did not think the speakers were in earnest, nor do I now believe that they were; but circumstances happening just as they did, they started for the Institute, ...
  • Aug 31, 2011 ... After the bell had rung I started for the Institute. I stopped awhile to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha installed in front of our hostel. When I opened ...

Alternatives:

  • started at the institute

started to the institute

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'to' is not used with 'started' in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'started' in this context is 'at'.
  • Foundation, when the work was started; to the Institute of. Photogrammetry and GeoInformation, Hannover; to the. Hungarian Higher Education Research ...

Alternatives:

  • started at the institute

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