square one

Example Sentences

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Aston Martin is still at square one, despite making Adrian Newey, the most successful designer in F1 history, one of the highest paid people in the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

"We were mostly starting from square one, and that threw up all sorts of challenges, but also joyful surprises," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Producing another clutch will require them to start from square one.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

The therapist doesn’t work out, and it’s back to square one — another task moved back to the top of the pile.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2025

Agreed, Mom, which puts me back at square one.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson