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The phrase "a second spell of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a subsequent period of time during which something occurs, often in the context of events or conditions that repeat.
Example: "After a brief respite, the region experienced a second spell of heavy rainfall."
Alternatives: "a second period of" or "a second phase of".
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The warning comes amid signs the Prime Minister is laying the ground for a second spell of Coalition in 2015 by amending Tory Party rules to make it easier to strike a deal with the Lib Dems.
By the time of the events depicted in Hunger I had been released from a second spell of imprisonment, but my life was starting to run on new and different lines.
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After Stuart Broad won the toss, the captain himself did most to quell an explosive start - with a first spell of two overs for five runs, in powerplay.
However, during the opening credits of the film, Michael Keaton is billed as playing "Beetle Juice," yet a third spelling of the name.
Ian McCall, who has managed Clydebank, Airdrieonians, Falkirk, Dundee United, Queen of the South and Partick Thistle, wants a second spell in charge of Morton after shedding four stones in weight.
Wins in all of Rangnick's three games since returning to Schalke for a second spell speak volumes of a happier camp.
He twice led Birmingham to promotion to the Premier League during his tenure of nearly six years, but resigned in 2007 to begin a second spell as manager of Wigan.
2012: Starts a second spell in charge of the Dutch national team.
The former Chelsea boss would be a straightforward internal appointment, having returned to the club for a second spell as director of football in October.
Johnson was appointed for a second spell in charge of Yeovil in January 2012 and led them to promotion, but his side struggled badly since being relegated from the Championship last season.
The Spanish businessman is the big favourite to replace the caretaker chairman, Vicente Boluda, and he confirmed his intention to experience a second spell in charge of the Merengues at Hotel Ritz, Madrid.
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