new leaf
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A veteran pop star turning over a new leaf, Cyrus and her down-the-middle hit “Flowers,” buttressed by its commercial success, could be the academy’s safety blanket.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024
He added: “I’m hoping that I’ll have some takers. This really is turning over a new leaf for me.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 23, 2023
"We're turning a new leaf for Irish boxing," undisputed lightweight champion Taylor said.
From BBC • May 18, 2023
But Binance claims it’s turning over a new leaf.
From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2023
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
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