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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From a video statement posted in January by Eli Regalado, the pastor of an online-only Christian church based in Denver.
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Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
That new hire then tells employees that the company now understands their grievances and asks for a second chance.
—Stephen J. Silvia, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
Players can also add the Double Play for one more $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 21 May 2024
The Bachelorette success story translated into a hosting gig on The Big D, where six divorced couples searched for a second chance at love.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Now, the Panthers will make their way back to Boston for their second chance to close out this series and advance to the Eastern Conference final.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
The Orioles’ young duo got a second chance to get on the scoreboard in the seventh, however, with Cowser driving Westburg in on a sacrifice fly for his 20th RBI of the season.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024
During the season 6 reunion of Love is Blind, co-host Lachey, 50, revealed that Jessica Vestal, Micah Lussier and Izzy Zapata would earn a second chance at love on Perfect Match.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The Beatles’ most controversial movie is finally getting a second chance.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024
Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
That new hire then tells employees that the company now understands their grievances and asks for a second chance.
—Stephen J. Silvia, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
Players can also add the Double Play for one more $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 21 May 2024
The Bachelorette success story translated into a hosting gig on The Big D, where six divorced couples searched for a second chance at love.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Now, the Panthers will make their way back to Boston for their second chance to close out this series and advance to the Eastern Conference final.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
The Orioles’ young duo got a second chance to get on the scoreboard in the seventh, however, with Cowser driving Westburg in on a sacrifice fly for his 20th RBI of the season.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024
During the season 6 reunion of Love is Blind, co-host Lachey, 50, revealed that Jessica Vestal, Micah Lussier and Izzy Zapata would earn a second chance at love on Perfect Match.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The Beatles’ most controversial movie is finally getting a second chance.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024
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“Second chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20chance. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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