from square one
Example Sentences
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Explain your current level of tech knowledge: If you’ve never touched code or a script before, tell the AI you’re starting from square one and it should explain every single step you need to take.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
"We were mostly starting from square one, and that threw up all sorts of challenges, but also joyful surprises," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
Then they have to start from square one again.
From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024
They simply insisted that their new map restarted the entire legal process, erasing the court’s past analysis and forcing it to begin again from square one.
From Slate • Sep. 5, 2023
Not starting from square one: Justin Herbert was good enough during his second season to make the Pro Bowl.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2022
