do-over
noun
plural do-overs
: a new attempt or opportunity to do something after a previous attempt has been unsuccessful or unsatisfactory
Art, unlike life, permits do-overs: the illusion that one can get things right with craft and persistence.—
Kahn Man
Kahn ManAs for his pitch, Keaton's first try was in the dirt. He requested a do-over and fired one right down the middle.—Steve Rushin
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Tuesday’s do-over was an anomaly, as the board typically has a single preliminary vote to decide ranges that are later solidified at a final vote.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
This is only the second time in the last 33 years that three of the final four teams are repeaters, with Stars-Oilers a do-over from last season and Florida attempting to make the final a third consecutive time.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 22 May 2025
There are no do-overs once a party willfully disregards a court order.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
On Friday, the City Council had to schedule a do-over vote on its tourism wage proposal.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
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Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
This is only the second time in the last 33 years that three of the final four teams are repeaters, with Stars-Oilers a do-over from last season and Florida attempting to make the final a third consecutive time.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 22 May 2025
There are no do-overs once a party willfully disregards a court order.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
On Friday, the City Council had to schedule a do-over vote on its tourism wage proposal.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
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“Do-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-over. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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