clean slate

Example Sentences

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Kids won’t have the same challenges we have of trying to retrofit old assumptions and will start with a clean slate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

"Every player gets a clean slate from me. It's a fresh start. Nothing else matters. Everyone looks motivated and excited to have a great season."

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

But that actually gave me a completely clean slate when I became a musician.”

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

He is a clean slate, something new in my life.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray