have second thoughts
Example Sentences
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In recent weeks, though, investors began to have second thoughts about the future of the artificial-intelligence trade, and the outlook for the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
The message was placed on social media, she said, to help connect with residents who might have second thoughts about contacting police because of the immigration raids.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025
The New York Knicks would be the one franchise that could make him have second thoughts.
From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023
The pair, who are walking their dogs, tell me they would have second thoughts about letting their pets swim in the water.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2023
If I could get people to see that she’s not a threat, or that she was only a threat because of how scared she was, maybe the game warden will have second thoughts?
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
