start over
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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
Yet the March friendlies raised more questions than they answered — and it’s too late to start over.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 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
“We can’t just build another cabin, buy more supplies, and start over as if nothing ever happened. Circle Justice isn’t blind. It is about facing consequences.”
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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