from scratch

Example Sentences

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"The United States is starting from scratch, and with the new registration procedure, some NGOs will leave," said a European diplomatic source in the region, asking not to be named.

From Barron's

The cost of making their sausages from scratch has seen a "steady increase throughout the year," he says.

From BBC

He had a rich social life when he lived in London in his early 20s - but after moving to Bristol, he had to make friends from scratch.

From BBC

"The challenge isn't starting from scratch: it's ensuring that this £20m pounds is spent wisely and in partnership with schools already leading the way."

From BBC

“I just built my house from scratch,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times