How to Use second opinion in a Sentence

second opinion

noun
  • Pin down the time frame for a second opinion.
    — Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
  • Learn how to ask for a second opinion.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Is there time to get a second opinion?
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
  • This cried out for a second opinion.
    — Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Don’t be afraid to switch providers and ask for a second opinion.
    — Hannah Seo, SELF, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Still, Pipps went to her dad for a second opinion.
    — Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
  • If it gets dismissed, seek a second opinion.
    — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Scott was allowed to seek a second opinion from an in-state clinic.
    — Hannah Rappleye, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Is the lesson here that big jobs deserve a second opinion?
    — Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
  • He’s scheduled to get a second opinion later this week.
    — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
  • Probably going to get him home and a second opinion idk just don’t feel right.
    — Ashley Hume, Fox News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Turns out, the client has been using the AI as a second opinion.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • At the very least, get a second opinion by somebody who is knowledgeable in this area.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Scott waited as his playing partner called for a second opinion.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 June 2025
  • If your healthcare provider has dismissed your concerns, seek a second opinion.
    — Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
  • The right move now might be to get a second opinion from a fee-only financial planner.
    — Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The best way to avoid these scams is to always get a second opinion about whatever is proposed.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Get a second opinion from your ideal client or honest feedback from a trusted friend.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Brown will be seeking a second opinion, and there isn’t a clear plan of attack for his recovery.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • If there is any reason to question the results, a second opinion can be helpful.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Surgery is on the table for López, who will receive a second opinion in the coming days.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Musk wanted a second opinion, and Emanuel told him to bring Toberoff on.
    — Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Hyde hopes Tate will go back on assignment after the second opinion.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2023
  • Don’t let anyone perform surgery on your money without a second opinion!
    — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
  • Get a second opinion as the moon and Mercury harmonize.
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 7 June 2026
  • In terms of putting my engineer hat on, is this substituting for a great second opinion?
    — IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2023
  • Once discharged, the family sought a second opinion.
    — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
  • Di Bella turned to City of Hope in Duarte for a second opinion.
    — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Do your research, get a second opinion, and don’t listen to anyone who tells you that your pain or symptoms aren’t real.
    — Sarah Bence, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Julia then promised to get a second opinion about her fertility before chucking her rock to the side.
    — Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025

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