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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Given our environmental crisis, there’s no excuse for the epic waste involved with tearing down and starting over.
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Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
The outfield option Verdugo is starting over this postseason, Jasson Dominguez, was on the radar of the Dodgers’ international scouting department ahead of the Yankees $5.1 million signing of the 16-year-old prospect.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
In a sense, the enemy is time, and the trio’s research stops and starts over a period of 10 years as the cash comes and goes and sensibilities change (Edwards even gives up for a time and tries, with little consequence, to become a politician).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Phoenix and Gaga joined U.K. talk show Good Morning Britain Thursday for an interview about starring in the film as DC Comics staples Joker and Harley Quinn, respectively, and things got off to a comical start over an innocent mixup on Phoenix's part.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
The outfield option Verdugo is starting over this postseason, Jasson Dominguez, was on the radar of the Dodgers’ international scouting department ahead of the Yankees $5.1 million signing of the 16-year-old prospect.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
In a sense, the enemy is time, and the trio’s research stops and starts over a period of 10 years as the cash comes and goes and sensibilities change (Edwards even gives up for a time and tries, with little consequence, to become a politician).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Phoenix and Gaga joined U.K. talk show Good Morning Britain Thursday for an interview about starring in the film as DC Comics staples Joker and Harley Quinn, respectively, and things got off to a comical start over an innocent mixup on Phoenix's part.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Start over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20over. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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