for a second

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Belfast steeled itself Wednesday for a second night of violence directed at immigrants in Northern Ireland, unrest that authorities say is being stoked by far-right activists on social media.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Or will England, led by Harry Kane, finally end the country's 60-year wait for a second major international championship following their lone 1966 World Cup victory?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The share of consumers who reported “jobs are hard to get” declined for a second month in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The commission can decide whether to reappoint a chief for a second term.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Babs hesitates for a second, like she’s about to say something else, but then another table calls for her.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy