next best

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He also hit a remarkable 72 sixes - an average of more than four an innings - which was 29 more than the next best in the competition.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Ultimately, I did the next best thing: I changed my pronouns back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"The next best option for us was going back to wood and coal."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

They give the Gunnners a 27.40% chance of being crowned European champions for the first time, with Bayern ranked next best at 14.28%.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

John would have preferred his own fireside if it had not been so lonely, but as it was he gratefully took the next best thing and enjoyed his neighbor’s society.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott