start from scratch

Example Sentences

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He was going to rip up the Wolverines’ roster and start from scratch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

After his boyfriend dies tragically, Rowan is forced to start from scratch, mourning the dream of the life he once had alongside his partner and trying to rent out his now-spare bedroom.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"If there's a failure or unavailability during this phase you have to go back, or even start from scratch," Carroll said.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Her oldest daughter is in transitional kindergarten and out of day care, meaning that Quintanilla had to start from scratch on the waitlist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

“If you would’ve just listened to me, we would be fighting the Nightbeast right now. Instead we have to start from scratch, our time’s running out, and it’s all on you!”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega