turned over a new leaf
Example Sentences
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Does that sound like these organizations have turned over a new leaf and become more “athlete-centered?”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2021
Perhaps he has turned over a new leaf.
From Golf Digest • Feb. 7, 2020
Russia says it has turned over a new leaf and is seeking to retrieve its status as a full-fledged participant in international sport.
From Reuters • Jun. 6, 2019
Over the past year or so, I have completely turned over a new leaf and am disgusted by my former self.
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2015
They didn’t smile or nod or look approvingly at me in that heartwarming way teachers always do in made-for-TV movies when the troubled student has turned over a new leaf.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
