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Recent Examples of also-ran
Over 14 seasons, the versatile forward added 20-plus pounds to his frame and found ways to contribute as the Edmonton Oilers morphed from also-rans to championship contenders.
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Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
My shoes were still in the window at Burch’s, at the center of the display, with clogs around them on lower platforms, also-rans to my winner.
—Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Listen to the podcast in full, and hear more of our favorites and also-rans from Venice and Telluride, below.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
The Hoosiers were an also-ran for decades, with one Rose Bowl appearance ever and one winning record in a non-COVID-19 season since 1995.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
My shoes were still in the window at Burch’s, at the center of the display, with clogs around them on lower platforms, also-rans to my winner.
—Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Listen to the podcast in full, and hear more of our favorites and also-rans from Venice and Telluride, below.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
The Hoosiers were an also-ran for decades, with one Rose Bowl appearance ever and one winning record in a non-COVID-19 season since 1995.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also-ran
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DiCaprio makes a great, vital has-been, squinting at the horrors around him in disbelief, but mostly, driven by the need to protect his child.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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And as alcoholic has-been Morris, Matthau was fantastically slovenly and cynical, an anti–role model for the ages.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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Among the allegations, the USTR determined that China uses state subsidies to lessen competition and create dependencies on the country for non-market entrants.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, Starbucks’ rivals, such as Dunkin’ and the Chinese new entrant Luckin Coffee, have embraced the grab-and-go customers.—
Vivek Astvansh,
The Conversation,
14 Oct. 2025
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The latest deals include a new adaptation in the Middle East and North Africa region, airing on MBC — spanning 23 territories and reaching over 150 million weekly viewers — and a landmark first entry into Asia, where Nippon TV will bring the show to Japan.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Also, don’t try to block the entry to the nest that’s in a wall or behind shutters because angry yellowjackets can chew through wallboard to escape and emerge indoors, says Crawley.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Also-ran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also-ran. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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