start over
phrasal verb
started over; starting over; starts over
chiefly US
1
: to begin doing something again
I'm sorry, but you'll have to start over (again).
She saw her divorce as an opportunity to start (her life) over.
2
: to begin to happen again
In the spring, the eggs hatch, and the cycle starts (all) over (again).
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Adrian Morejón, still just 26, has realized his potential to become one of the best relievers in the major leagues after a few fits and starts over his decade in the organization.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Ingredient sellers who had worked with Penna at Quest wouldn’t take his calls and approaching familiar retailers felt like starting over.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
After eight starts over three seasons at Iowa State, Ellis is set up for a big role with CSU.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Because the construction documents were included with the purchase of the land and building permits had in fact already been granted by the city based on that initial scheme, the new owners were understandably reluctant to start over again from square one.
—Kyle Hoepner, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Ingredient sellers who had worked with Penna at Quest wouldn’t take his calls and approaching familiar retailers felt like starting over.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
After eight starts over three seasons at Iowa State, Ellis is set up for a big role with CSU.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Because the construction documents were included with the purchase of the land and building permits had in fact already been granted by the city based on that initial scheme, the new owners were understandably reluctant to start over again from square one.
—Kyle Hoepner, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Start over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20over. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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