start over
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He kept apologizing and asked if we could start over again.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Mind you, Lawrence’s signature formula is still very much in play here, centering the plot around a sensitive, sad hero trying to start over after a great loss.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
If they made it to New York or London, they would start over as an analyst, at the bottom of the totem pole.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“To some extent, you’ve got to break down those rules and start over with AI to get the full potential of AI inside of your company,” Khosrowshahi said.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026
He always gets the knot twisted around his finger and spills water all down his shirt and has to start over, and I can always tie mine no problem.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
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