for a second

Example Sentences

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Smoky, savory and bright all at once, it’s especially good eaten straight from the fridge while standing in front of the open door, deciding whether you’re actually hungry enough for a second bowl.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

A person who was a “yes” or even ambivalent for a first kid may be a “yes-if” for a second or third—willing to do it, but only if the right circumstances line up.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 2026

The Greek authorities originally ruled that hear death was accidental but they pushed for a second review of the post-mortem report.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

South Korea’s headline inflation accelerated to a 30-month high in June, topping 3% for a second straight month—well above the central bank’s 2% target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

It’s a knee-jerk reaction, so fast I forget for a second that I’m furious at him.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith