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They lost everything and found themselves back at square one.
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Frames interact with silhouettes just as much as paintings interact with palettes—a round one can soften a room full of sharp edges, while a rectangular or square one can ground a space.
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
But with Husan Longstreet gone, USC is starting from square one again at backup quarterback.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Giddey, tasked with accelerating the development of his young teammates, is at square one with a group that might become even more difficult to recognize this summer.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
One feature to make sure your sectional has is a curved middle instead of a square one.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
But with Husan Longstreet gone, USC is starting from square one again at backup quarterback.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Giddey, tasked with accelerating the development of his young teammates, is at square one with a group that might become even more difficult to recognize this summer.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
One feature to make sure your sectional has is a curved middle instead of a square one.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Square one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/square%20one. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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