runner-up

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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

The runner-up is Germany, with a decline of 11.3%.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Rosary’s 4x100 relay established itself as the favorite at state finals with a 44.79, more than a second faster than runner-up Canyon Country Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 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