runner-up
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Only runner-up “La Bola Negra,” a totally different kind of epic, has any separation from the rest of the pack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Earning 650 points as the runner-up means Kartal is already back above her previous ranking and now closing in on a career-high of 44th achieved in July 2025 after reaching the last 16 at Wimbledon.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Before that, he led technology coverage at the monthly retail trade periodical Chain Store Age, where he was runner-up for a Jesse H. Neal Award.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Most of the anxiety-slash-blame was dumped upon Maye, the third-year quarterback and reigning MVP runner-up who’d guided New England to a 14-3 regular season and a run to the Super Bowl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
“You know what they say — the first runner-up is important in case anything should happen to Miss Teen Dream,” Shanti called.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
Australia claimed thumping wins over New Zealand and Scotland before their momentum was checked by a 69-34 loss to France, who were runners-up four years ago.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Not just those teams who finished runners-up or lost cup finals.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The Lionesses are also not used to being in play-offs, a route they are having to take after finishing runners-up to world champions Spain in their qualifying group.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Sarina Wiegman's side are looking to secure their place in Brazil next year but have to navigate the play-offs after finishing runners-up in their qualification group.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The drumbeats roll in with each announcement of the runners-up.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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