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second

 (s) [sek´und]
the base SI unit of time, equal to ¹⁄₆₀ of a minute, and defined in terms of the periodicity of specific radiation of cesium 133.
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second

verb To temporarily transfer a person to the employ of another, as typically used in the UK, to gain work experience.
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Q. second wind My cousin is an experienced aerobic for nearly 2 years. She does vigorous exercises. How a ''second wind'' affects her and what is it?

A. The term ‘second wind is mostly known to the people who are related to the fitness. No matter how fit you are, the first few minutes into vigorous exercise you'll feel out of breath, and your muscles may ache. Your body isn't able to transport oxygen to the active muscles quickly enough. As a result, your muscles burn carbohydrates an aerobically, causing an increase in lactic acid production. Gradually, your body makes the transition to aerobic metabolism and begins to burn nutrients (carbohydrates and fats) aerobically. This shift over to aerobic metabolism coincides with your getting ''back in stride'' (a.k.a. the ''second wind''). The more you train and the more fit you become, the sooner you will get your ''breath'' back and reach an aerobic steady state that you can maintain for a relatively extended duration.

Q. What is the second phase of alcohol rehab? I guess the first one is well known... admitting you are addicted, but then what?

A. anybody??? advises about the second phase of rehab??

Q. what to expect from second month of pregnancy? My wife is pregnant for the first time and I'm knowledgeless...what should I expect from her second month? pain? moods? anything else I should know??

A. Thanks zoe2008, you've helped a lot! The craving thing is indeed happening, I've never bought so many sweet potato in my life!!!

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"The President was asked if he had 'any second thought on escalating the trade war with China,'" White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said in a statement, The Hill reported.
"To be honest I did have second thoughts," said the 45-year-old, who has worked at North Queensland Cowboys and Canberra Raiders since leaving Wigan in 2006.
But I was having second thoughts. What difference could I make?
Now my boss' behavior is causing me to have second thoughts. She regularly launches personal attacks and makes disparaging remarks about coworkers.
But at the point of contact, Alexa has second thoughts, and ends up saving the life of the multi-millionaire instead.
As the action takes place in the weeks just after 9/11, we learn what happened to Eric and a variety of characters who play potential roommates and witness the perceptive low-key conversations Eric has with his best friend, Josie (Elizabeth Kapplow), who's starting to have second thoughts about bringing a child into this world.
Let's hope that Morrissey has second thoughts about reforming The Smiths after apparently turning down pounds 3 million to perform at a festival in the States last year.
It sounded like a good idea at the time, however mid-ride, racing down a narrow road at the edge of a high volcano I certainly had second thoughts.
For two years, the pair bargained on and off but just couldn't seem to hash out a deal, mainly because the tenant, a major retailer represented by Zelnik, was having second thoughts regarding its expansion plans.
Sanctuary forces the Canadian government to at least have second thoughts about its actions, and because of this, should continue to be exercised by the church.
However, when the clerk pulled a real handgun, the robber bad second thoughts and opted instead to flee.
Occasionally, DeMars and Castro receive a phone call from a recruit who is having second thoughts about joining the military.
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