runner-up

Example Sentences

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Though she finished in a runner-up spot at Erin Hills last year, she has yet to win an Open.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The first round of voting on April 12 featured a record 35 candidates vying for the presidency, with Fujimori ultimately gaining 17.1 percent of the vote, while runner-up Pedro Sanchez captured 12 percent.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The recent Rome runner-up is the canny choice to go all the way - although he could face Djokovic in the fourth round.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Sinner, last year’s runner-up here, knew he needed to keep rallies short where he could—he had no intention of repeating the 5-hour adventure he had on court in the 2025 final against Alcaraz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"Does it bother you to be the runner-up, now that you're here?" he asks.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton