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Free sign upThe phrase "allow a second" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when requesting a brief pause or moment of time for something to happen or to gather thoughts.
Example: "Could you allow a second for me to think about my response before you ask the next question?"
Alternatives: "give me a moment" or "grant me a second".
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If the student fails the exam, the committee may vote to allow a second attempt.
"But for him to allow a second round would be suicide".
No manager would ever allow a second baseman or a catcher to get away with this.
After a flat board, Wbridge5 misdefended to allow a second overtrick in three no-trump.
Tickets allow a second visit by the same person within a year.
Mr. Jones has secured an order by the trial judge, James Garrett, to allow a second examination.
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Bang goes any hope of using that occasion as an opportunity to rest weary limbs and allow a second-string a run-out.
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'My reputation would not allow a third,' he says.
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