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The phrase "a second time was" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to an event or action that occurred for the second time in the past.
Example: "The team celebrated their victory, but a second time was even more special as they had worked harder for it."
Alternatives: "for the second time" or "a second occurrence".
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He applied a second time, was hired.
The 27-year-old said winning for a second time was even more special than the first.
But that journey from rock bottom to the summit a second time was a great accomplishment for me.
Sergeant Padilla said saying goodbye a second time was made easier by knowing clearly when he would be coming home.
Paul Pogba has admitted the wait to become a Manchester United player for a second time was "annoying".
He escaped a second time, was caught a second time, returned to prison, and then sent for yet another spell of military service.
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A second time is unfortunate.
Once is tragedy, a second time is farce.
They have policies in place: a first-time offender is 50 games, and a second time is 100".
To have a player concussed a second time is completely irresponsible".
Downloading an app a second time is free since you already paid for it.
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