square one

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Tyler Glasnow is back to square one in his recovery from back spasms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

If not, we are back to square one.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Aston Martin is still at square one, despite making Adrian Newey, the most successful designer in F1 history, one of the highest paid people in the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Now 41, she has moved around the UK for work and feels like she was "back to square one" with doctors each time.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

"I guess it's back to square one," George said.

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene