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second

noun as in shortest interval of time

noun as in support; duplicate

verb as in support, advance a suggestion

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Furthermore, employment data for October indicated the economy added jobs for a second straight month, and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.9% from 7.1%.

To afford the cheapest housing and food, she had to take a second job in each location she worked.

The second time I saw the road thriller “Sirāt,” I couldn’t wait to hear the audience moan.

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Swimming has moved to the second week so it can take place at the opening ceremony venue, SoFi Stadium.

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After years of watching major tournament after major tournament pass Scotland by, a second opportunity to compete in a European Championship finals on home soil is a tantalising prospect.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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