second best
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Trailing Morocco 1-0 and looking decidedly second best, the five-time world champions got back on level terms thanks to a moment of brilliance by Vinicius on the biggest stage of all.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
"It was a night to forget - we were second best at everything," ex-England midfielder Karen Carney told ITV.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 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
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
“He’s not a stranger. He’s easily my second best friend.”
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
