You should be in a much better position now since it's been about a year since the denial and 10 months since your last stay, especially if you're coming in clean with a return ticket, accommodation, and proof of funds. Most people in similar situations get in without issues after that amount of time, but immigration has been a bit tighter recently so it's never 100% (at the moment they have been practicing increased discretion) .
If you want extra peace of mind given the long flight, you can use a service to assist with entry, and our team can help review your case and arrange VIP entry to remove the risk:
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