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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According to him, people who engage in financial education come from a place of need, such as growing a family, facing credit denial, having confusion about financial systems, or starting over after immigration or other major life events.
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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Now, because of all those short-sighted, win-the-press-conference moves, the narrative is that the Horst has no other option than to trade the franchise and start over.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Grungy yet melodic, the track is about wanting to start over and feeling frustrated with your current situation.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
His battle with his prostate health started over 10 years ago with an initial diagnosis of benign prostate hyperplasia, or BPH.
—Luisel Ricks-Santi, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Now, because of all those short-sighted, win-the-press-conference moves, the narrative is that the Horst has no other option than to trade the franchise and start over.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Grungy yet melodic, the track is about wanting to start over and feeling frustrated with your current situation.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
His battle with his prostate health started over 10 years ago with an initial diagnosis of benign prostate hyperplasia, or BPH.
—Luisel Ricks-Santi, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
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“Start over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20over. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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