second-place finish

Frequency: 6.58.0 per million words

Finishing a competition in the second position.

finishADJECTIVE + headword (end of an event)

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second-place

Examples (10)

  • The team celebrated their second-place finish in the championship.
  • Despite a strong effort, they had to settle for a second-place finish.
  • Her second-place finish was still an impressive achievement.
  • The runner was disappointed with the second-place finish after leading most of the race.
  • A second-place finish earned them a silver medal at the Olympics.
  • The car managed a second-place finish despite mechanical problems.
  • Their second-place finish qualified them for the next round.
  • She improved from last year's fourth place to this year's second-place finish.
  • The team's second-place finish exceeded all expectations.
  • His consistent performance led to a well-deserved second-place finish.