turned over a new leaf
Example Sentences
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Does that sound like these organizations have turned over a new leaf and become more “athlete-centered?”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2021
Perhaps he has turned over a new leaf.
From Golf Digest • Feb. 7, 2020
Russia says it has turned over a new leaf and is seeking to retrieve its status as a full-fledged participant in international sport.
From Reuters • Jun. 6, 2019
Dear Prudence, A close friend of mine has recently turned over a new leaf and now has taken to trying to find the best in everyone and to defend people.
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2016
They didn’t smile or nod or look approvingly at me in that heartwarming way teachers always do in made-for-TV movies when the troubled student has turned over a new leaf.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
