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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a second left" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when giving directions or indicating a specific turn to take after a certain distance or landmark.
Example: "After you pass the gas station, take a second left to reach the park."
Alternatives: "the next left" or "a second turn to the left".
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In the overtime, Smith made a 3-pointer with 23 seconds left and Hussain went 1-for-2 from the foul line with a second left.
Mel Bridgman of the Devils scored with a second left.
Cuffe made a put-back with a second left.
Creighton's Sarah Nelson added two free throws with three-tenths of a second left.
When Krush's time ran out, Zatonskih had a second left on her clock.
Two free throws by Terrell Brandon with three-tenths of a second left ended the game.
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Pedro Feliciano is the only left-handed reliever right now, and Manuel would like to have a second left-hander in the bullpen, and perhaps a third.
As for the bullpen, the Yankees will need a long man and two more relievers, possibly including a second left-hander to complement Boone Logan.
The Yankees had hoped he could reclaim the success he had with the Boston Red Sox and be a second left-handed reliever in the bullpen.
He will serve as a second left-hander in the bullpen.
Ignore a second left-forking trail and continue a short way to a three-way junction.
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