for a second

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The first round was marked by delays in the delivery of electoral materials in the capital Lima, with authorities having to reopen some polling stations for a second day.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Burnham was re-elected for a second term as Greater Manchester mayor in May 2021 and a third in May 2024, with 63.4% of the vote - in Wigan, he received 66% of the vote.

From BBC • May 15, 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

He paved the way for a second and third generation of L.A. theatrical mavericks, notably Peter Sellars and Yuval Sharon, who newly and profoundly alter perception.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Elliot stared at me for a second, then held up his hand as he started ticking things off.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin