also-ran
Example Sentences
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Texas has been mired in also-ran status for at least the last decade, a period in which it has been supposedly booming.
From Los Angeles Times
In just four years, China has grown from an also-ran to become the world’s largest car exporter, with almost five million cars exported last year.
From New York Times
In her 16 years at the school, Staley has built South Carolina, which was once an also-ran in the tradition-rich Southeastern Conference, into the measuring stick for the women’s game.
From Seattle Times
As narration informs us that Delroy is risking going down in history as an also-ran — always Emmy nominated, never the winner — we learn that we’re about to watch the night that “shocked a nation.”
From New York Times
His wealth has transformed the fortunes of City, taking the club from an also-ran in the English Premier League to a dominant force.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
