second best
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New Zealand are next in Cardiff as the All Blacks opened their campaign with an impressive victory against Scotland, that cemented their place as the world's second best side behind South Africa.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
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
Osbert said she sounded more worried about the world than about us, but he didn’t seem annoyed at being second best and Piper said It’s because she knows we’ll be fine.
From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff
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