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The phrase "a second explanation is" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when introducing an additional explanation or clarification after providing an initial one.
Example: "The first explanation was too technical; a second explanation is necessary to ensure everyone understands the concept."
Alternatives: "another explanation is" or "a further explanation is".
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A second explanation is the old political-bureaucratic imperative.
A second explanation is more relevant to the work onstage.
A second explanation is that Islam bans usury.
A second explanation is that the rest of Asia was declining at this point.
A second explanation is that "Caritas in Veritate" is the work of many hands.
A second explanation is concern over the wisdom of building such mega-projects in China's seismically active south-west, where geologists warn of potentially catastrophic accidents were an earthquake to strike near such dams.
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A second explanation was that people are affected in the same ways by the environments they share with their friends.
A third explanation is arrogance.
A third explanation is that EHR systems actually change the way doctors practice medicine.
But a third explanation is that the strongest teams simply got lucky.
A fourth explanation is that many suburbs continue to exclude low-income households, whether through zoning or discouraging the construction of affordable housing.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com