scratch

Example Sentences

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"This means that tech companies in China, when they're building a new AI model, don't have to start from scratch," says Olson.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

She makes pho from scratch, and it’s better than any restaurant you could find.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

If no action is taken by May 13, the legislation will expire and the process will have to start from scratch, she added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While the Bruins will bring back some young talent in Lena Bilic and Sienna Betts and add injured senior Timea Gardiner, they will essentially have to start from scratch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

JP’s parents scratch their heads as they stare at it, and I hear Pastor Williams say it must be one of those electric cars—a Tessa, he calls it.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas