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have second thoughts
verb as in back-pedal
verb as in reconsider
verb as in reevaluate
verb as in rethink
Example Sentences
The justice seems to have second thoughts about pinning constitutional interpretation entirely on a court’s amateur historical analysis; she now seems to see the immense value in “adopting a generally applicable principle” that courts can apply across cases.
But he began to have second thoughts when reflecting on his career trajectory, particularly the lighter fare that had made him a prime-time star.
Haley’s banked a considerable amount of campaign money and says she wants to stay in the race until the Republican National Convention in July in case delegates there have second thoughts about formally nominating Trump amidst his legal woes.
Best case: tempers cool, the Houthis have second thoughts and refrain from attacking any more shipping.
And if a dismissal comes, will Oregon State’s Jonathan Smith have second thoughts about his own move?
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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