How to Use second chance in a Sentence

second chance

noun
  • Then, the very show that broke his heart gives him a second chance at love.
    Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2024
  • But the Chargers have a second chance to make a statement.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • New York’s power play scored again on its second chance of the game.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Now, people who missed out the first time will get a second chance to try it out.
    Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
  • Here’s a second chance to own one of the rarest Lamborghinis of the last decade.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Your best work deserves a second chance to shine on LinkedIn.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Michigan couldn't do anything with the second chance and had to punt.
    Jared Ramsey, Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2024
  • While Tyler and Ashley gave their love a second chance.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Even those who’ve taken a few wrong turns but are ready for a second chance.
    Ryan Stowers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Why can’t a winner go back in and re-write her story and have a second chance?!
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The Bulldogs had advantages in points off turnovers, in the paint, second chance and fast breaks.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The Peregrine lander never made it to the moon, but a second chance for the U.S. came a month later.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
  • Utah only had three more second chance points and two more points off turnovers.
    Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Many of you transferred here looking for a second chance.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
  • If Sadik gets his second chance, Ian has already pictured the scene.
    Sarah Stillman, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
  • These are young people who needed a second chance and found one.
    Christian Garcia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Having endured the loss of his first wife, Turner sought a second chance at love.
    The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
  • In Santi, Pryce sees a second chance for himself — not as a player, but as a coach.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
  • The group finds homes and safe refuge for animals in need of a second chance to be beloved family pets.
    Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
  • The group finds homes and safe refuge for animals in need of a second chance to be beloved family pets.
    Melissa’s Second Chances Staff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024
  • The group finds homes and safe refuge for animals in need of a second chance to be beloved family pets.
    Amber Barron and, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
  • In the message, a mysterious man makes on final plea to the love of his life for a second chance.
    Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the report, the couple decided to give the dog a second chance.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
  • There is also a second chance first field goal scorer bet available for the games.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
  • Given a second chance against the Rams with a title on the line, North Paulding made the most of it.
    Chip Saye, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Their mission is to save lives and give animals a second chance and find their fur-ever home.
    Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • In the pre-cellphone-camera era, live performances were a second chance at nailing it.
    Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Sometimes, the person who helps deliver that second chance is the one behind the camera.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
  • San Juan Hills got a second chance in the state playoffs and hasn’t looked back.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Ike Blessitt is going to get a second chance to shine.
    Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026

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