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from scratch

ADVERB
from the very beginning
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How would you describe the dynamic in the early days between you and Punk magazine co-founder John Holmstrom when it came to creating this historic magazine from scratch?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

She began cooking everything from scratch after realizing that eating highly processed foods was contributing to her eczema flare-ups.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

The Madrid circuit which makes its debut this weekend has been built from scratch.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

It was restarted from scratch in 2013 with a new trilogy dubbed "Survivor", chronicling the adventures of a younger, less experienced Lara.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

My industrial organic dinner certainly wasn’t cheap, considering I made it from scratch.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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