from scratch
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The harder problem is building a legal system from scratch to prosecute them.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Times 101 lists through the years and specialized in a sort of “no shortcuts” pre-World War II philosophy, with everything made from scratch, including its breadcrumbs and crackers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The study has drawn attention because lubiprostone is already an approved medication for chronic constipation, potentially making future clinical use faster than developing a completely new drug from scratch.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
His wife embraced a DIY renaissance in retirement, engaging in fixing, foraging and creating from scratch.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Not only was the whole process complicated, but one had to start from scratch.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
