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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a second act" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a new phase or opportunity in someone's life, often after a significant change or event.
Example: "After retiring from his long career, he embraced a second act as a writer, sharing his life experiences through novels."
Alternatives: "a new chapter" or "a fresh start".
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AMERICA loves a second act.
A second act even?
What to do for a second act?
A second act for carbon pricing?
Does minimalism deserve a second act?
There will be a second act.
— So much drama surrounding a second act.
The pair are reportedly considering a second act in 2016.
In some plays, there is a second act.
But in American life there's almost always a second act.
(You want a second act, get a stage).
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