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
While the Bruins will bring back some young talent in Lena Bilic and Sienna Betts and add injured senior Timea Gardiner, they will essentially have to start from scratch.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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
I wanted to lie in a French crib and start from scratch, learning the language from the ground floor up.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
