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But the latest polls for a second round on Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

After Stokes retired following the series defeat by New Zealand a Test later, McCullum was sacked and Root given the captaincy on a full-time basis for a second time.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

The tourists were battling for survival on 52-2 - 268 adrift of making England bat again - when the bad weather intervened for a second and final occasion in Birmingham.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Macy’s M -4.19%decrease; down pointing triangle raised its guidance for a second time this year after recording growth across its brands.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

“You know, for a second I thought you would disagree with me and that was going to be, like, a nice, encouraging moment.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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