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.

Examples of second chance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By Saabira Chaudhuri, Bloomberg Polystyrene — the plastic America loves to hate — wants a second chance. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Meanwhile, Rose recognizes her desire for a second child, a second chance at motherhood and family life. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

John Tonje, who’s looking to parlay a summer tryout into a second chance in Boston, regressed as a shooter after strong showings against the Raptors and Hornets. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026

While calling it a second chance at life might be a bit dramatic, the band is certainly reaching new heights thanks to the show. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for second chance

• circumstance
• esperance
• exceedance
• happenstance
• refinance
• advance
• askance
• enhance
• expanse
• finance
• freelance
• mischance