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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a second attempt at" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to trying something again after a previous attempt, often in contexts like projects, tasks, or challenges.
Example: "After the first attempt at the project failed, we decided to make a second attempt at improving our strategy."
Alternatives: "a renewed effort to" or "a follow-up attempt at".
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GOLFERS sometimes play a "mulligan", a second attempt at a bad shot.
A second attempt at nationalizing education in Russia was made by Catherine II.
In a second attempt at 24 °C, efficiency of P-removal remained on average at 71±5%5% for 76 days.
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Maureen and Russell were gearing up for a second attempt at breakfast, hoping the line had shortened.
During this period, France was officially at war with England, a second attempt at invading Britain was being planned, and the Navy was seriously underfunded.
For Morgan Stanley, the new joint venture with Huaxin is a second attempt at gaining access to China's local securities market.
All that may well change in June when Man Of Steel, a second attempt at rebooting the Superman franchise, reaches cinemas.
Channell escaped unharmed and was permitted a second attempt at her first run but actually completed the course in a slower time, clocking 55.15sec to place 15th.
The London School of Economics postgraduate had considered a return to academia before deciding to launch a second attempt at Taiwan's highest office.
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