clean slate

Example Sentences

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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

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

A man who ran up fines of more than £30,000 by dodging train fares has been given a "clean slate".

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

"No questions asked. Everyone comes in the door with a clean slate."

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat