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Discover Ludwig"come in second" is a correct and common phrase in written English.
It means to finish as the runner-up or in second place in a competition or race. Example: In the race, Sarah crossed the finish line first, while John came in second.
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Maine and New Hampshire come in second and third for Latinas, while Idaho and Kentucky come in second and fourth for black women. .
(Modern art must come in second).
And number five'll come in second.
"We might come in second," he said.
The filly had come in second!
"I'd come in second," he said.
She and Norris had come in second.
"And Gormley wins this, but I come in second".
Sometimes I'd come in second, but never first".
But owners who empathize with their feelings probably come in second.
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"It would be good to come in second-to-last, maybe," she said with a wry smile.
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