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Examples of afresh in a Sentence
the applause broke out afresh when the band reappeared on stage for an encore
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Still, a new month means an excuse to turn the page, start afresh and develop positive new habits — perhaps without having to deal with a sudden influx of well-meaning folks at the gym, like on January 1.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
An hours long data transfer trying patience to such an extent that many will have started afresh.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
This might make a person angry and resentful afresh.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Streamlining Credit And Loans With AI The current credit and loan systems are ripe for innovation in credit scoring, particularly concerning newcomers who start afresh in countries such as Canada with no real credit history after spending years building credit in other countries.
—Yogi Yoganathan, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English a-fresche, from a- a- entry 1 + fresche fresh entry 1
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of afresh was
in the 15th century
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“Afresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afresh. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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