square one
Example Sentences
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Tyler Glasnow is back to square one in his recovery from back spasms.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
If not, we are back to square one.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
He had to begin at square one and get to square 100.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
Tension has been building behind the scenes and, coupled with under-performance on the pitch, Ratcliffe, director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada now find themselves back at square one.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
Agreed, Mom, which puts me back at square one.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
