second best

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“The second best time to vlog … is after 48 hours of work and travel with no sleep,” he joked in one late-night video, “I think that’s how the saying goes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

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 • Jan. 27, 2026

"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 • Jan. 24, 2026

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 • Jan. 24, 2026

And at their school, the second best was Bryson Wills.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds