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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That also means change for Donovan, who is preparing to start over from scratch if the front office successfully positions the Bulls to begin a youth movement through the draft.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Considering how badly Loyd had performed over the last two seasons as her jump shot completely betrayed her, to start over with the second pick is a tremendous outcome for this front office.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 31 Jan. 2025
During the last phase, hair naturally falls out, allowing the cycle to start over again.16
While evidence has shown that stress has a physical effect on the body, researchers are still learning about how long-term stress affects hair follicle stem cells in particular.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 30 Jan. 2025
In addition to weekly cases, Doc also explores themes of love, loss and starting over.
—Susan Young, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Considering how badly Loyd had performed over the last two seasons as her jump shot completely betrayed her, to start over with the second pick is a tremendous outcome for this front office.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 31 Jan. 2025
During the last phase, hair naturally falls out, allowing the cycle to start over again.16
While evidence has shown that stress has a physical effect on the body, researchers are still learning about how long-term stress affects hair follicle stem cells in particular.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 30 Jan. 2025
In addition to weekly cases, Doc also explores themes of love, loss and starting over.
—Susan Young, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Start over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20over. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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