scratch

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Political news outlet Axios, citing administration officials, reported that any "supermax" prison complex at the site would have to be built from scratch -- putting the total cost at somewhere around $2 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I’m here working from scratch, working my way up.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Try making your nut butters from scratch before adding in the chia seeds.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Those building practices from scratch are typically borrowing $3 million to $3.5 million, according to Lindsay Harkey, head of healthcare financing at Wilmington, N.C.-based Live Oak Bank, which lends to a lot of dental practices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“You can scratch me off the list. I’m going to do the magic act with Siraj and the Great Timdini. They need an assistant.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein