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second chance

American

[sek-uhnd chans] / ˈsɛk ənd ˈtʃæns /

noun

another opportunity to try something after previously failing.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

second-chance

adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

second chances

plural

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second chance

“Except for Tina Peters. No second chance for her in Shasta County.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

"I want you to know that I feel like I've been given a second chance at life, and I'm not going to waste it."

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Is there an option for a second chance?

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

Even corrupt public servants deserve a second chance.

From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026

Well, I thought, trying to lift my spirits, I'm not off to a good start but I should be merciful enough to give myself a second chance.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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