drawing board

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The implication of the research is this: If you’re planning to retire at 65 or 67, it may be time to go back to the drawing board and stress test your plan.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

That version of the film was well underway when the production was forced to go back to the drawing board due to a legal issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The bank was officially launched last year and is now well beyond the drawing board.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

England, for all the improvements they have made, were sent rocketing back to the drawing board.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Even so, this was a blow to the government, for they now had to go back to the drawing board in the case they were calling the trial to end all trials.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela