next best

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He also hit a remarkable 72 sixes - an average of more than four an innings - which was 29 more than the next best in the competition.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Ultimately, I did the next best thing: I changed my pronouns back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I wasn't quite correct there but the next best thing is having the chairman put it on.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

If they can’t oppose every policy, “What’s the next best move?” she asked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“Not as long as I can read. But I did the next best thing. I went off to be a soldier.”

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi