start from scratch
Example Sentences
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The American woman, who does not speak Spanish, admits it's been difficult to start from scratch in an unfamiliar country.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
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 no action is taken by May 13, the legislation will expire and the process will have to start from scratch, she added.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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
