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Recent Examples of also-ran
Red Bull Salzburg have gone from perennial champions to relative also-rans in Austria.
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 June 2025
In a motor-sport where milliseconds separate champions from also-rans, hiding technical know-how from opponents is as key as a fresh pair of tires.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 13 June 2025
Depending on the week, the Phils have looked like the best team in baseball or a complete also-ran.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Tacoma is Seattle’s industrial flunky, the also-ran, the perennial embarrassment.
—Caroline Fraser
june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 June 2025
In a motor-sport where milliseconds separate champions from also-rans, hiding technical know-how from opponents is as key as a fresh pair of tires.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 13 June 2025
Depending on the week, the Phils have looked like the best team in baseball or a complete also-ran.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Tacoma is Seattle’s industrial flunky, the also-ran, the perennial embarrassment.
—Caroline Fraser
june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also-ran
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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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Sonny strides onto the track with unruffled cool—a Pitt signature—and is laconic enough to endure a series of press conferences at which journalists are quick to label him a has-been.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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Juried category entrants are screened by a panel of professionals in the appropriate peer groups with the possibility of one, more than one or no entry awarded an Emmy.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
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Chinese brands making waves Downunder include big names like BYD, Geely, GWM, and Chery, as well as newer entrants such as Jaecoo, LDV, Leapmotor, Deepal, Avatr, Foton, Livan and Zeekr.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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In this way, every post is an entry point into an evolving, participatory storyworld.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The building will feature multi-barrier access points and fully touchless entry systems, all overseen by a security firm that also works with the U.S. Department of Defense.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Also-ran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also-ran. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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