do-over
noun
plural do-overs
: a new attempt or opportunity to do something after a previous attempt has been unsuccessful or unsatisfactory
Art, unlike life, permits do-overs: the illusion that one can get things right with craft and persistence.—
Kahn Man
Kahn ManAs for his pitch, Keaton's first try was in the dirt. He requested a do-over and fired one right down the middle.—Steve Rushin
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The recent eruption of protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids offered Trump an opportunity for a do-over.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
An unconventional approach melding immigration reforms and national security policy has resulted in the most dramatic restructuring of admissions policy in a generation, with the second Trump administration taking full advantage of a rare do-over in government.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 11 June 2025
With this do-over, DeBlois has the chance to reinforce the foundation, which should make the sequels stronger.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
Tuesday’s do-over was an anomaly, as the board typically has a single preliminary vote to decide ranges that are later solidified at a final vote.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
An unconventional approach melding immigration reforms and national security policy has resulted in the most dramatic restructuring of admissions policy in a generation, with the second Trump administration taking full advantage of a rare do-over in government.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 11 June 2025
With this do-over, DeBlois has the chance to reinforce the foundation, which should make the sequels stronger.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
Tuesday’s do-over was an anomaly, as the board typically has a single preliminary vote to decide ranges that are later solidified at a final vote.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
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“Do-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-over. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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