clean slate
Example Sentences
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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
She asked Musk for a "clean slate" going forward, and that he "Try to control your propensity to use social media to make things worse outside this courtroom."
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
In China, with a clean slate and a growing affluent class, Sam’s Club, following Costco’s formula, carved out a niche as a premium chain offering high-quality items hard to find elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
Roxbury’s a clean slate, my fingertips the purest chalk.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
