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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Once a very active snowboarder and hiker, Van Hemert had to start over.
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Jenner Smith, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Throughout millennia of European history, the experiences and memories of not being able to start over have left their mark.
—Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
But on Friday, the governor directed them to start over, citing concerns about costs.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Olympia talks to Matty about starting over in her own practice with Matty as her first hire.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jenner Smith, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Throughout millennia of European history, the experiences and memories of not being able to start over have left their mark.
—Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
But on Friday, the governor directed them to start over, citing concerns about costs.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Olympia talks to Matty about starting over in her own practice with Matty as her first hire.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for start over
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“Start over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20over. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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