runner-up

Example Sentences

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Last year, South Carolina had been national runner-up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He does so having just won the Valspar Championship, a week after finishing a close runner-up to Cameron Young at the Players.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In Paris, the race is looking tight between leftist Emmanuel Gregoire, a former deputy of outgoing Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo, and his runner-up, right-wing ex-minister Rachida Dati.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

The last time Verstappen was beaten by a team-mate was at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in April 2023, when Sergio Perez claimed victory and he finished runner-up.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

I stick around long enough to hear that Millie—our little Millicent!—is second runner-up.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy