drawing board

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That version of the film was well underway when the production was forced to go back to the drawing board due to a legal issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The bank was officially launched last year and is now well beyond the drawing board.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

England, for all the improvements they have made, were sent rocketing back to the drawing board.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The effort, which still faces obstacles in getting off the drawing board, is quintessential Son, a creature of the boom-bust cycle of Silicon Valley known for taking big swings when the market gets hot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Rab, Mr. Lorne, and Johnny all had their heads over the drawing board where the second letter was pieced together and spread out.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes