on second thought

Example Sentences

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But on second thought, we could do a lot worse.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2023

The Commanders’ own version of this may be the “Redskins Rule,” which, on second thought, probably warrants a new name after the former moniker was retired.

From Washington Times • Aug. 25, 2022

Muñiz playfully gave the overall five-year experience a passing grade of C-plus — maybe even a B-minus, on second thought, “because it did the job.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2022

It’s also extremely likely that one of the kids who is in his friend group will wake up one day, look at him sideways, and be like: Actually, on second thought ….

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2018

But on second thought he realized that Griffith’s interests were elsewhere.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson