second chance
noun
: an opportunity to try something again after failing one time
I could have fired him, but I gave him a second chance.
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Ornamental grasses for movement and cover Ornamental grasses also get a second chance to shine in the winter-if they aren’t cut back too early.
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
Players can also add the Double Play for an additional $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2025
Players can also add the Double Play for an additional $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Having harbored secret crushes on each other at the time, the two might get a second chance at romance as they are reunited years later when Tyler crosses paths with Bode.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2025
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
Players can also add the Double Play for an additional $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2025
Players can also add the Double Play for an additional $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Having harbored secret crushes on each other at the time, the two might get a second chance at romance as they are reunited years later when Tyler crosses paths with Bode.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Second chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20chance. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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