blank slate
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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They wanted to understand how its internal network changes after birth and whether it behaves more like a blank slate or a full one.
From Science Daily ● May 3, 2026
The court is not writing on a blank slate.
From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2026
While his campaign has generated national attention, he is still a blank slate for much of America.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
There’s also power in zucchini’s lack of bold flavors, making it a blank slate for home cooks and chefs alike to experiment with.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2025
I would then realize I’d come all the way to school with no memory of the journey, my mind a blank slate on which I would write that day’s lessons.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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