second thoughts
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There were no second thoughts about separating the players from the politics in the country with the complicated geopolitical — and personal — history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Even Meta -- which earlier this year encouraged employees to use as many tokens as possible as a measure of productivity -- has had second thoughts.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
But beyond former prominent Trump allies, are there other Trump supporters having second thoughts about their votes in the 2024 presidential election?
From Salon ● May 20, 2026
But on Saturday he told the press he’s had second thoughts because “the war is complicated enough.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
Then, on second thoughts, she opened the lid just the tiniest fraction so that the creature could breathe.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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