clean slate

Example Sentences

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In China, with a clean slate and a growing affluent class, Sam’s Club, following Costco’s formula, carved out a niche as a premium chain offering high-quality items hard to find elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

The new owners will get a clean slate to try and turn the fortunes of the club around.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Skipper Stokes said they were starting with a clean slate, despite their miserable record in Australia.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

A clean slate makes the next round easier.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2025

"No questions asked. Everyone comes in the door with a clean slate."

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat