second chance
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second chances
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"Bear showed the world what's possible when a rescue dog is given a second chance and finds its true purpose. I see that same spark in Oaka."
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Thirty years later, she has a tougher assignment: Convincing China’s millions of sneaker fans that they should give the company a second chance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Evans figured he would get a second chance as a general manager.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
An Australian woman bitten by a shark at a popular Sydney beach earlier this year says she has been given a "second chance at life" and will be making the most of it.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
I am having a second chance at life.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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