turn over a new leaf
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“I think that they see there’s a real opportunity here to turn over a new leaf so long as they do the right thing,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Accordingly, in Hong Kong, the Correctional Services Department touts special family programs that are aimed to help PICs “form stronger determination to turn over a new leaf through family support.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 20, 2022
Jean-Pierre will take over the role of press secretary immediately following Psaki's departure on May 13 to turn over a new leaf at MSNBC.
From Salon ● May 6, 2022
“Even when people move in different directions or turn over a new leaf there should be consequences,” the Columbia Democrat said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2022
He said, ‘Brother Wolf, today is a new day and you’re going to turn over a new leaf.’
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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