second thoughts
Example Sentences
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Some homeowners like O’Neill are spending up to tens of thousands of dollars on their homes to upgrade them, only to end up having second thoughts over the entire project.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
He made another offer to those now having second thoughts about their tattoos: “We’re also ready to cover associated removal costs with anyone facing any delayed regret.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Tristan Jamieson, 29, a club athlete, is travelling from Bristol to this year's London Diamond League after he paid £40 for an upper tier ticket, but he is now having second thoughts about future years.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
There were no second thoughts about separating the players from the politics in the country with the complicated geopolitical — and personal — history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Ernest anticipated the moment grimly, wracked with second thoughts about his commitment to take the stand.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
