sorry for a second email vs sorry for the second email

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Sorry for a second email' implies apologizing for sending another email, while 'Sorry for the second email' implies apologizing for a specific second email that was sent. The choice between the two depends on the intended meaning.

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sorry for a second email

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for sending another email.

This phrase is used when apologizing for sending an additional email after a previous one.

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Now, you are in control of this crime scene, and I will not question that for a second, not for a second.
Let's just say, for a second - for a second - that you're right and this chemical is causing the aberrant behavior.
Lakshmi Pratury: Just stay for a second. Just stay here for a second.
He'll introduce it for a second and then I'll stop, I'll talk for a second.
Just for a second, Nick, just for a second, imagine...
Okay, can we just for a second just stop, take a... take a breath, just-just for a second, please, and listen?
Can you, for a second, just pretend that I'm not Deeks and, for a second, pretend that you're not Kensi and that we're not partners and no one's trying to save the planet?
For a second, just a second, I thought...
Wait a second. Let's just take me out of this for a second.
I kept her answering service because just for a second... just a second, I can trick myself into believing she's still alive.
In 2007, the Commission communication 'Overcoming the stigma of business failure - for a second chance policy' COM(2007)584 final. summed up the results of all the Commission's previous actions and contained concrete policy recommendations to foster a second chance.
Subject to the release by the EU Council of Ministers of a second allocation of EUR 250 million from the EUR 1 conditional billion under the 9th EDF, this amount shall be used for a second instalment of the ACP-EU Water Facility.
Nolan, can I have a second to speak with my w - with Ms. Knope for a second?
I hope you didn't come for a second dinner.
Possibly make arrangements for a second meeting.
Begged me for a second chance.
There's no waiting for a second.
Forget Cyrus and trapped souls for a second.
Only dropped in for a second.
Literally no time for a second opinion.

Alternatives:

apologies for sending another email
sorry for sending a follow-up email
apologies for the additional email

sorry for the second email

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for a specific second email that was sent.

This phrase is used when apologizing for a particular email that is the second one in a sequence.

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You just experienced change blindness for the second time.
The EESC therefore advocates more substantial funding for the second pillar.
Two thirds of the members shall constitute a quorum for the second meeting.
EESC priorities for the second stage agreement
The adoption of these standards was expected for the second half of 2003.
In 2009 a campaign for Firearm Amnesty was launched for the second time.
The Integrated Guidelines strike a delicate balance, and should remain broadly unchanged for the second cycle (2008-2010).
Vary the distance applied for the Second flares.
Vector length: Vary the distance applied for the Second flares.
Good thing I got a different warrant for the second round.
He looked at his watch for the second time.
The other half are getting divorced for the second time.
But... I'm staying for the second half.
And, for the second time tonight, hairdressing legend, Tom Chilton.
Now, for the second question.
Robinson's down for the second time in his career.
Danke schön, for the second-hand smoke.
I'll bet he laughs for the second time in his life.
I haven't yet found a publisher for the second.
It's for the second victim you found.

Alternatives:

apologies for the email sent second
sorry for the email that came after the first one
apologies for the second email in the series

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sorry for a second email vs sorry for the second email