wipe the slate

Example Sentences

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But a Treasury spokesperson said the Budgetary measures were to "wipe the slate clean" and deliver stability to businesses.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

I didn’t start out as strong but I’m getting better, so I think we might need to wipe the slate clean and start over.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2024

And while he still has his father's support, President Biden says he has no plans to attempt to wipe the slate clean for him.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2024

Most borrowers who fell into default before March 2020 have a one-time chance to wipe the slate clean under the administration’s Fresh Start program.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

After everyone was gone, Dal turned and set down the rag he had been using to wipe the slate clean.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss