start from scratch
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The brain does not always need to start from scratch.
From Science Daily
“I start from scratch,” the 53-year-old said.
From Los Angeles Times
"We had to start from scratch a little bit because tennis was not as popular here, but the fans now bring the banners and know the momentum shifts. The environment has been amazing."
From BBC
Ruiz: Seeing my parents, who migrated to this country, come from nothing and start from scratch ties into that idea too.
From Los Angeles Times
“You need to start from scratch with the basics and tune out all the noise,” Murdoch said.
From MarketWatch
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