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Discover LudwigThe phrase "came out second" is a grammatically correct and usable part of a sentence in written English
It is used to indicate that someone or something finished in second place in a competition or ranking. For example: "In the race, Sarah came out second, just behind her older sister."
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"We are the straight guys and we came out second best.
For all of his authoritative presence, Harvey once became embroiled in a controversy in which he came out second best.
Near the end of the first half against Oregon, Palmer took on a big Duck and came out second best.
I felt like when we came out second, everybody had done their job and they were all like 5-year-old kids looking to me for a snack.
In the previous game, Chris Pronger, the Blues' captain, ended his season with a knee injury when he checked Yzerman hard and came out second best.
"I came in ranked third and came out second, so I can't complain". Aware of — but not obsessed with — The Streak, the Tiger thrower lightheartedly said she tried not to think about it during her preparation for the meet.
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