also-ran

Example Sentences

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For most of its 122-year existence, Atlético Madrid has been seen as the Spanish capital’s also-ran, dwarfed by its crosstown rival Real Madrid.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nevertheless, Gaines portrays the moment as when her “dreams” were “shattered,” but most people would hardly use such heavy language for the difference between tying for fifth place versus having that also-ran trophy by yourself.

From Salon

TikTok said that Oracle would run its secure cloud in the U.S., a coup for Oracle’s then also-ran business.

From Barron's

Those groups have already reshaped European soccer over the past two decades, helping push former also-ran clubs to unprecedented glory.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since purchasing the team a decade ago, Ballmer has been on a quest to bring the also-ran Clippers their first NBA title.

From Los Angeles Times