second best
Example Sentences
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It’s a bit like that saying: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now.
From Salon
"The canopies collapse, and we fall roughly about 900ft. Fortunately for us, we landed on sand, and I, unfortunately, came off second best."
From BBC
Overall World Cup leader Shiffrin had been fourth fastest in the first run and clocked the second best time behind Moltzan, who lead the way in the second run, ahead of Hector.
From Barron's
The Dallas-based airline had the fewest customer complaints and tarmac delays, and was second best in on-time arrivals and the rate of canceled flights.
Her favorite proverb, which is included in the book, is this: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
