second thoughts
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He made another offer to those now having second thoughts about their tattoos: “We’re also ready to cover associated removal costs with anyone facing any delayed regret.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
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
But he had second thoughts after that actually happened.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2026
Masood, the cook, is also having second thoughts about his seafaring career – he has only one month left on his contract.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
On second thoughts, however, he took Fiver and Bigwig with him.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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