second thought

Example Sentences

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He was like, ‘Nah, I don’t think acting is my passion, but I’ll never forget those moments … You know what? On second thought, it depends on the script.’

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Because my routine screening hadn’t detected any abnormalities, I didn’t give it a second thought.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

For most of basketball history, guards had routinely shot long 2-pointers without a second thought, even though taking one step back would yield a 50% greater return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

To dispel troubling thoughts, she says it led her to repeat actions again and again - things most people would consider mundane and would do without a second thought.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

On second thought, Mudd admitted, he realized it just now.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson