for a second
Example Sentences
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Or will England, led by Harry Kane, finally end the country's 60-year wait for a second major international championship following their lone 1966 World Cup victory?
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
That left Raman locked in a battle for a second spot with Republican former reality TV star Spencer Pratt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The U.S. has missed the tournament just once since then, and will play host to the World Cup for a second time this summer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Before he passed sentence, the judge said it was obvious how "excruciating" it must have been for the victim to come back to court for a second time.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
He thought, just for a second, just for the shortest amount of time, especially in that moment of silence, that he might not survive.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
