second best

Example Sentences

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“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

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

"They are not playing well and they do look disjointed. They gave up chances today and they were second best in the first half."

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“The second best time to vlog … is after 48 hours of work and travel with no sleep,” he joked in one late-night video, “I think that’s how the saying goes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Well, he was the best so...the second best.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds