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
“We’re definitely turning a new leaf for Irish boxing,” Taylor said at Thursday’s news conference.
From Washington Times • May 18, 2023
"We're turning a new leaf for Irish boxing," undisputed lightweight champion Taylor said.
From BBC • May 18, 2023
The model formerly known as Blac Chyna says she’s turning a new leaf with the help of God.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2023
Anyway, I would usually snooze through it, but it was a new day and I was turning over a new leaf, so I stayed awake.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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