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a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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Recent Examples of second
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Since Missouri moved from the Big 12 to the SEC on July 1, 2012, the program has lived quite a second life in the South.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
A day before The Paper is set to release its first season on Peacock, The Office spinoff has been picked up for a second.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
A day before The Paper is set to release its first season on Peacock, The Office spinoff has been picked up for a second.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Gibson saved one match point with a lob, but missed on a backhand on the second one and Brough won 6-1, 3-6, 9-7.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Since Missouri moved from the Big 12 to the SEC on July 1, 2012, the program has lived quite a second life in the South.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Grant drove the Aggies 72 yards and found Blaise Smith for a 3-yard touchdown pass with 8 seconds remaining to win it.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
A day before The Paper is set to release its first season on Peacock, The Office spinoff has been picked up for a second.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Grant drove the Aggies 72 yards and found Blaise Smith for a 3-yard touchdown pass with 8 seconds remaining to win it.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
A day before The Paper is set to release its first season on Peacock, The Office spinoff has been picked up for a second.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Verb
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Multiple authorities had assisted in the search, including several fire departments, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan State Police Aviation Unit.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Heavy equipment has been shifted from other parts of the fire to assist with removal of fuels.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His goal at Stamford Bridge to seal a 2-1 victory — struck with vicious velocity from 25 yards in what was his 11th successive league appearance as a substitute — was the first eye-catching indication of his talent.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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To maximize on the interest generated by the England women’s national team winning a second successive UEFA Women’s Euro, Friday evening’s first match between Chelsea and Manchester City will be shown on UK Freeview channel Sky Mix allowing the game to reach a larger audience.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The road to all these riches was aided by CBS’ failure to have the leverage of a backup plan for Romo five years ago.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another strategy that might be employed by a therapist involves setting up behavioral experiments to aid in reducing AI usage and AI reliance.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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His work at the clinic earned him the Highest Pro Bono Distinction at graduation, which was awarded for working more than 150 extra pro bono hours above the normal course requirements of the clinic.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Against this backdrop, daily life in Tel Aviv continues in bars, restaurants, self-help routines, segregation and physical exercise, avoiding common sense, adopting an allusive discourse and denying the development of a personal political conscience.—
Uriel Kon
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Under Harrison’s leadership since 2005, CPB has guided public media through digital transformations to help stations adopt new technologies and leverage multimedia platforms to ensure high-quality content reached audiences across television, radio and online.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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These forms of intimacy between a couple reinforce one another; sharing their emotions with one another will enhance physical closeness in turn, and vice versa.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The historian who sits on the county preservation committee and backed the Pan Am headquarters inclusion in 2014 and Hangar 5 last year, said with national recognition, tour groups from all over the country could start showing up, as could movie shoots.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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