wipe the slate clean
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It is neither doom nor boom, but a new year makes an opportunity to wipe the slate clean on policy, on a sense of certainty, and perhaps above all, the vibes in the economy.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
I didn’t start out as strong but I’m getting better, so I think we might need to wipe the slate clean and start over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2024
And while he still has his father's support, President Biden says he has no plans to attempt to wipe the slate clean for him.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2024
The goal for the Americans after their best opening day in 46 years was to wipe the slate clean and play as though the Ryder Cup was just starting.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 25, 2021
I believe we forgot everything except, of course, personal fear, and it seemed to wipe the slate clean and give us a fresh start.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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