second
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The first generation included 26 mice, followed by 34 offspring in the second generation and 19 animals in the third generation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Bass now finds herself battling for a second and final term, one that would cap a political career that has already taken her to Sacramento and Washington.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Upon being asked to carry out a second spying mission on Ipswich he expressed concern but was told, "the boss is adamant that someone needs to go".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
That said, markets have booked an incredible amount of “buffer” over the past two months, with the S&P 500 up more than 16% over the second quarter and the tech-focused Nasdaq gaining just under 25%.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
This second day of Tansy’s teaching went along better, and ran the full time.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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