second best

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South Korean stocks just registered their second best month ever and has overtaken one of the largest stock markets in the world.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“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

"My second best sport I do is cycling since I'm 10. For a hobby biker who is not cycling in winter, I'm a really good endurance athlete. Cycling is my second life."

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Borthwick's side, who lost their 12-game winning run in Edinburgh, were unable to deal with the speed and intensity of Ireland's attack, and they once again came off second best in the air.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

“It’s all fake:” Ida sank into the second best chair.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke