second opinion
noun
: advice from a second expert (such as a doctor) to make sure advice from the first such expert is correct
My doctor says I need surgery, but I'm going to get a second opinion.
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Bellingham has been in London to see a specialist about his hamstring injury, while Mbappe was in Paris to similarly get a second opinion on his left knee sprain.
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Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Abarca said that the ordinance will appear again on next week’s agenda as the legislature seeks a second opinion from outside legal counsel.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Musk wanted a second opinion, and Emanuel told him to bring Toberoff on.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Pizzi went on to say Pembroke Park Town Manager David Lynch acted inappropriately to get a second opinion from a lawyer besides the city attorney on removing Jacobs’ from office.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Abarca said that the ordinance will appear again on next week’s agenda as the legislature seeks a second opinion from outside legal counsel.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Musk wanted a second opinion, and Emanuel told him to bring Toberoff on.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Pizzi went on to say Pembroke Park Town Manager David Lynch acted inappropriately to get a second opinion from a lawyer besides the city attorney on removing Jacobs’ from office.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Second opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20opinion. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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