second

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One crew member from the F-15 was rescued shortly after ejecting, but the second remained missing for days, prompting an urgent and highly coordinated recovery effort.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Details of the second airman being rescued emerged in US media late on Saturday night.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

By this season, his second in Ann Arbor, he had assembled the nation’s No. 2-ranked transfer class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“It was the same pitch both times — I think they were trying to surprise me on the second one,” said Gonzales, who had three homers in five games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

My knees felt weak, and for a second I considered spinning on my heel and trotting back to the elevator.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu