penultimate
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Reading about these party breakups feels like eavesdropping on a couple’s favorite argument or wandering into their penultimate couples therapy session.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Veteran Ciganda carrying her side over the winning line in the penultimate match against Jennifer Kupcho could not have been more fitting.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Thursday's meet in Zurich is the penultimate Diamond League event of the season, with the final to take place in Brussels over two days on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The penultimate week of August sparked into life with U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Nearing the finish line for the penultimate time, Louie fixed his eyes on the gleaming head of the pomaded competitor, who was many runners ahead.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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