clean slate
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He’s working from a relatively clean slate, and experiencing all of the privileges and drawbacks that come with it.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
A clean slate against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field was a chance to set a new tone after being swept by the Boston Red Sox at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
"How about a clean slate? Beginning today," she asked him.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
The union recently produced audits going back to 2020, and the records show that its finances haven’t always received a clean slate by its official independent auditor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 2026
“Because sometimes it’s easier to start over with a clean slate than to drag the baggage of your past with you wherever you go.”
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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