Sentence examples for and second place from inspiring English sources

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first and second place

The phrase "and second place" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing rankings, competitions, or achievements, typically to indicate the position following first place.
Example: "In the race, I finished in first place, and second place was taken by my friend."
Alternatives: "and the runner-up" or "and the next position".

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They won first and second place.

The Economist

Prizes were given for first and second place.

The New Yorker

The win, and second place, is up for grabs.

The Guardian - Sport

But chips and chocolate still take first and second place.

The Washington Post

Judges will announce their decisions for first and second place at the reception following the presentations.

Cornell University

Two software programs, KnowRe and Mathalicious, came in first and second place among instructional apps.

The New York Times

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Only the first-and second-place finishers in the June primary can advance to the fall general election.

Los Angeles Times

The family kept only first- and second-place rosettes.

The New Yorker

The first- and second-place winners won AK-47 assault rifles, some money and Islamic books.

The New York Times

The American sprinters and second-place Peter Norman from Australia wore human rights badges.

Britannica

In both heats the first-place and second-place finishers were given the same time.

The Guardian - Sport

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