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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One family's worst day became our daughter's second chance at life. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 Now the game’s future is looking decidedly brighter and many more players of the original may be tempted to give the sequel a second chance. — Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 At the Next Level Boys Academy, the village is helping young men make the most of a second chance. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 1 July 2026 These early holiday weekend discounts are giving you a second chance to get epic, party-ready upgrades without battling grocery store crowds for the last pack of hot dog buns. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for second chance

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“Second chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20chance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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