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The phrase "as a control for a second" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are discussing an experiment or a study, indicating a temporary measure to maintain consistency or comparison.
Example: "We included a placebo group as a control for a second to ensure the validity of our results."
Alternatives: "as a temporary control" or "as a brief control measure".
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The results obtained with the incapacitance meter were used as a control for a second weight-bearing test, the Dynamic Weight Bearing test (Bioseb, Boulogne, France).
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The maxillary left first molar served as a control for the corresponding right first molar.
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For controls or blanks, a second set of tubes containing liquid media sample and buffer was incubated as described above.
The maxillary left first molar served as the control for the corresponding right first molar.
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