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Discover LudwigThe phrase "upon second" is not grammatically correct on its own.
It is possible that it was intended to be part of a longer phrase, such as "upon second thought" or "upon second glance." In these cases, it is acceptable to use "upon second" in written English. For example: - Upon second thought, I decided to cancel my trip and stay home. - He didn't recognize her at first, but upon second glance, he realized it was his old friend. In both of these examples, "upon second" is used to indicate a change or reconsideration after the initial action or thought. It can also suggest a closer examination or a more careful consideration.
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Maybe, upon second thought, not Genet.
Although, upon second glance, those trees were making gains, too.
Maybe, upon second thought, I did not learn well about prudence.
I hope upon second thought that the reader will look at the point of the series of commercials.
Southland Tales finding an audience almost 10 years later would not mark the first time one of Kelly's films gained esteem upon second (or third) glance.
Likewise, Mr. Comte-Sponville's pithy sentences sometimes wilt upon second reading or turn silly, as when he writes of losing his adolescent faith: "Such freedom!
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The story of the relationship between Hardy and Gertrude has been told many times before, but Nicholson's gentle, careful treatment adds a number of intriguing new shades and perspectives – notably, in imagining Gertrude's feelings about her relationship with Hardy, and contrasting them with the feelings of Hardy's much put-upon second wife, Florence.
It is appropriate in this scenario to treat this patient with an agreed-upon second line antibiotic that may be less effective.
Springfield Elementary's put-upon fourth-grade teacher.
For all of the intrigue and energy generated by James and his fellow star free agents -- Wade, Chris Bosh and Amar'e Stoudemire, among others -- the first wave of rich contracts was bestowed upon second-tier, third-tier and in some cases, fifth-tier players.
It certainly looked sickening upon first view.
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