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They lost everything and found themselves back at square one.
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Previous studies have shown that short breaks in a workout program won't set people back to square one, but such an extensive pause was untested.
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New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
Often people are starting at square one, with only a few names and dates of births.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2024
As much work as the franchise has done to build continuity between the players on the roster, adding two starting-caliber players will require starting at square one to some degree.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The star ingredient's ability to deep-clean the scalp and remove buildup is ideal for clearing clogged roots and getting hair back to square one.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Sep. 2024
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New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
Often people are starting at square one, with only a few names and dates of births.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2024
As much work as the franchise has done to build continuity between the players on the roster, adding two starting-caliber players will require starting at square one to some degree.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The star ingredient's ability to deep-clean the scalp and remove buildup is ideal for clearing clogged roots and getting hair back to square one.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Square one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/square%20one. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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