for a second

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Former Venezuelan industry minister Alex Saab, a close ally of deposed president Nicolas Maduro, was expelled to the United States on Saturday for a second time, Venezuelan officials said.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

But a superior Italy wore Wales down after the break, with Ostuni Minuzzi crossing for a second, and Francesca Sgorbini and Veronica Madia also adding scores.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“Oil prices climbed for a second day as the global oil market continued to tighten amid limited prospects for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” analysts at Saxo Bank say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

That came as Wall Street’s “fear gauge” also moved higher for a second session in a row.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Elliot hesitated for a second before finally climbing into the chair next to mine, resigned.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin