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Discover Ludwig"also-ran" is a correct and usable word in written English
It is usually used to refer to someone or something that has finished in a lower position in a competition or race, or one who is unsuccessful. Example sentence: The champion racehorse was the clear winner, while the other horses were all also-rans.
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also-ran
noun
A person or animal who competed in a race but did not win.
synonyms
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Osso buco was another also-ran.
The also-ran.
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Everyone else was an also-ran.
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