start over

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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What could be next Secondhand clothing and inexpensive accessories offer plenty of ways to refresh a wardrobe without starting over. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 Every hour spent sorting candidates, interviewing, onboarding, correcting course and starting over is time not spent leading the business. — Kenzie Biggins, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The story follows the transformation of Adriana (Colin), a woman shattered by a terrible murder and who discovers the strength to start over, driven by an unquenchable thirst for justice. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 When that occasionally happens, Sheeran laughs it off and starts over. — Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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