second best
Example Sentences
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"After that I just gave it up, I thought 'I'm not going to be second best to the first me," says Teasdale, whose professional career ended after just five fights over a seven-year period.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Chad, the best time to have dropped out would have been a couple of weeks ago, but the second best time is right now.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Being second best has been a theme this season, too, with Andy Farrell's Ireland and Ulster also the best of the rest in the other competitions.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
South Korean stocks just registered their second best month ever and has overtaken one of the largest stock markets in the world.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
Good, I thought, because I shouldn’t settle for second best.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
