next best
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Atkinson has the next best record with 52%.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
It holds best for consumer applications, where consistent output matters more than leaps in quality, and worst for coding tools, where developers keep chasing the next best model.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
"The next best thing is a colander," Astronomer Royal for Scotland Catherine Heymans said - or any household object with small holes.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“The next best thing for this historic institution to remain the important cultural landmark that it is, is to stay within the Westlake-MacArthur Park neighborhood,” said Jesi Harris, the applicant’s representative, during the virtual hearing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
But those who can’t afford to do so settle for the next best thing with the rest of us.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
