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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On Friday, the City Council had to schedule a do-over vote on its tourism wage proposal.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
But there are hints that the unleashed-animal-spirits theme that kicked in late last year and was part of every handicappers upbeat 2025 outlook is bidding for a do-over.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 May 2025
The do-over of the notice won’t extend the project’s completion date by much, if at all, Greer said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
But, most of the time, there are no do-overs in parenting or leadership.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
But there are hints that the unleashed-animal-spirits theme that kicked in late last year and was part of every handicappers upbeat 2025 outlook is bidding for a do-over.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 May 2025
The do-over of the notice won’t extend the project’s completion date by much, if at all, Greer said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
But, most of the time, there are no do-overs in parenting or leadership.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Do-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-over. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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