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James is an unrestricted free agent and the early timing of his decision allows the Lakers to approach free agency, which officially began Tuesday afternoon, with an almost clean slate.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 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

That provides a clean slate for the ensuing bounce.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

Skipper Stokes said they were starting with a clean slate, despite their miserable record in Australia.

From Barron's Nov. 19, 2025

We took fake champagne and plastic cups, and toasted to a clean slate, a second chance.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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