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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a runner up" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a competitor who finishes in second place in a competition or contest.
Example: "After an intense competition, Sarah was proud to be named a runner up in the annual baking contest."
Alternatives: "second place finisher" or "finalist".
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First the Reserve Best in Show will be announced... sort of a runner up.
This was a runner up.
AAM can be considered as a runner up for m 7 with a performance high in the upper 80%.
1.3 There will be a runner up award of £3000 for the second placed story.
He was Mr Gay Newcastle 2007 and was a runner up for Mr Gay UK.
It was the Tiger-Cats' second consecutive Grey Cup appearance as a runner up.
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In the North Valley League, City 4-A runner-up Kennedy (5-2) istrongng again.
A runner-up: "The Other West Virginia".
A Runner-Up Disaster Q.
There is a runner-up: my father.
(The other, Dany vs. the Khals, is a runner-up).
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