second best
Example Sentences
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Having been second best, the five-time world champions suddenly had momentum.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 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
He has 43 more than the second best, Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai.
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
Well, he was the best so...the second best.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
