runner-up

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Korda, who won the Chevron Championship at a canter in April, now has four wins and three runner-up finishes in what is proving an extraordinary 2026 season.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This time, it was Korda — the 2025 runner-up — who did the heavy lifting.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Sinner, last year’s runner-up here, knew he needed to keep rallies short where he could—he had no intention of repeating the 5-hour adventure he had on court in the 2025 final against Alcaraz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“My sister was a runner-up a few years ago. Guess you could say it’s in my genes.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy