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Recent Examples of square one
The White House offered a list of concessions, but not the more ambitious ones Democrats sought, and Republicans found themselves back at square one.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2026
And that’s a hopeful timeline, given the hurdles of demining, returning confidence to captains and insurers, and bringing in a legion of empty tankers to stock up — and the risk that one errant drone could reset the whole process to square one.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
For Lennon, that was the new square one.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Circular fire pits When space is particularly limited, a circular fire pit can help fit more seating than a square one.
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Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2026
And that’s a hopeful timeline, given the hurdles of demining, returning confidence to captains and insurers, and bringing in a legion of empty tankers to stock up — and the risk that one errant drone could reset the whole process to square one.
—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
For Lennon, that was the new square one.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Circular fire pits When space is particularly limited, a circular fire pit can help fit more seating than a square one.
—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for square one
Recent Examples of Synonyms for square one
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This World Cup has been bringing the absolute goods from day one.
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Every purchase also includes a strap, lock, air pump, and rearview mirrors, giving riders a complete package that's ready for the road from day one.
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Compare that to the F-35 Lightning II, which took over 13 years to go from drawing board to first flight.
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After trying all three, stick with the one that worked best for you (or go back to drawing board).
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Residents of La Guaira, ground zero of the calamity, said food and water remained in short supply, despite the massive aid effort.
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Minnesota has become ground zero for the administration’s anti-fraud campaign after investigators identified billions of dollars in potentially fraudulent claims across high-risk Medicaid programs.
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Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
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June was a frenetic month for the metro Atlanta restaurant scene, driven in part by a flurry of downtown openings timed to the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Machado, who was shifted over and essentially playing in the shortstop position, fielded the ball and diverted his route to go put a tag on Hoerner before making a tardy throw to first base.
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Chisholm did not appear to go around and immediately erupted over the lack of an appeal, forcing Boone and first base coach Dan Fiorito to intervene.
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“Square one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20one. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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