second-class

Example Sentences

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For much of its history printmaking has been relegated to second-class citizenship, with works that are viewed as less than equal to one-offs in other media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

We are fortunate to have warriors like Crenshaw who refuse to accept second-class status.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

"We've become second-class Swiss citizens," lamented Joana, a 35-year-old mother of two, declining to give her surname for professional reasons.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Ofcom said Royal Mail published an improvement plan for last year, aimed at delivering 85% of first-class post on time and 97% of second-class post, but "this has not materialised".

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

Papa bought tickets on a second-class train, Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México.

From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez