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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Scherr started over 50 games in her last two seasons at Kentucky and averaged 12.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists in 2023 with the Wildcats.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
There’s this notion of wanting to start over whereas with Shauna, this is the most power she’s ever had and she’s had control, whereas Natalie never had control in her life.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Solution: Delete all unread messages and start over.
—Chris Guillebeau, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
The romantic comedy Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance features the two as Haley and Rob, archeologists whose young love was spoiled by rival ambitions, but who get the chance to start over years later on a picturesque excavation trip.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
There’s this notion of wanting to start over whereas with Shauna, this is the most power she’s ever had and she’s had control, whereas Natalie never had control in her life.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Solution: Delete all unread messages and start over.
—Chris Guillebeau, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
The romantic comedy Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance features the two as Haley and Rob, archeologists whose young love was spoiled by rival ambitions, but who get the chance to start over years later on a picturesque excavation trip.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Start over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20over. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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