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Examples of second wind in a Sentence
The sight of the finish line gave the runners a second wind.
He suddenly got his second wind and was able to complete the project on time.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sure, the party may grind on for a bit, but there’s no use in holding out for a second wind.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 June 2024
But the city and county were getting a second wind, even importing raw timber to support various mills, a toothpick plant, and two piano factories, one of which also made harps.
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Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Grateful for their second wind, the team released new patches every week and used statistical feedback from early sessions to further tune the game.
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Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 12 Apr. 2024
Despite the heat and daylight, the band found its second wind in the back half of the set.
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Caryn Rose, Variety, 3 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1824, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Second wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20wind. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
second wind
noun
: new energy or ability to continue
Medical Definition
second wind
noun
: recovered full power of respiration after the first exhaustion during exertion due to improved heart action
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