drawing board
Example Sentences
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Anna de Graaff says, "The extreme properties of The Cliff forced us to go back to the drawing board, and come up with entirely new models."
From Science Daily
The brotherhood among Athena’s knights was also left on the drawing board, presumably in expectation of being able to tackle it in a sequel that likely won’t happen.
From Los Angeles Times
And if JaMychal Green can score 15 points with a trio of threes ... yeah, pull out that drawing board.
From Los Angeles Times
I saw all these little windows where the assistant art directors sat, and all the drawing boards were gone.
From Washington Post
“Obviously I just lost, so I’ve got to go back to the drawing board before I say anything. And then from there, I’ll make my decision.”
From Seattle Times
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