start over
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“Unless you’re going to throw everything out and start over again, you’re going to have a very incoherent thing. Unless you have a clear strategy, you’re going to have some apples and oranges.”
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
Dion also "endeared herself" to the crowd by saying during one song that she wanted to stop and start over.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
"I have to start over," he said mournfully.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Now, the 34-year-old utilityman is grateful to be back and eager to build on his four-for-four start over two games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
When he was happy with what he was doing, Mr. Kravitz took it away and told him to start over.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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