runner-up

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The CBS series’ current 50th season boasts a lineup of 24 fan favorites, including “The White Lotus” creator and Season 37 runner-up Mike White.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Hull and Gabby Lopez, who also finished seven under par, had to share second place - Hull's fifth runner-up finish in the majors.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The first round of voting on April 12 featured a record 35 candidates vying for the presidency, with Fujimori ultimately gaining 17.1 percent of the vote, while runner-up Pedro Sanchez captured 12 percent.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The recent Rome runner-up is the canny choice to go all the way - although he could face Djokovic in the fourth round.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

She might have won first place the last four years, but my runner-up status was nothing to sneeze at.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas