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turn over a new leaf





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“I think that they see there’s a real opportunity here to turn over a new leaf so long as they do the right thing,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

All of this gave me an idea: Why not turn over a new leaf and make a big mug of spiced chai?

From Seattle Times Jan. 14, 2023

Jean-Pierre will take over the role of press secretary immediately following Psaki's departure on May 13 to turn over a new leaf at MSNBC.

From Salon May 6, 2022

Fleabag, the filthy and funny but somewhat damaged character we met in the TV comedy of the same name, has been desperately trying to turn over a new leaf.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2019

“Don’t talk that way, turn over a new leaf and begin again, Teddy, my son.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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