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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Even celebs like America Ferrera, Sharon Stone and Cher have made headlines with their plans to start over in new countries. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 If Holgorsen jumps to another OC job or lands a head-coaching gig, Rhule will have to start over in building an offensive plan. Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 Baker has resigned herself to starting over on Facebook. Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024 The big picture: The local walkout at Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel started over Labor Day weekend as part of a nationwide three-day strike of about 10,000 workers at Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott properties in multiple cities. Kate Murphy, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for start over 

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“Start over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20over. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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