Sentence examples for first and second places from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "first and second places" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used when referring to a ranking or competition, where the first and second positions are being described. Example: In the race, John and Sarah took first and second places respectively, with only a few seconds between them.

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In 1938, Alfa 8C 2900B models took first and second places in the Mille Miglia.

The New York Times

First and second places went to the Dix Hills Water District in Suffolk County and New York City, respectively.

The New York Times

Ferrari again dominated the GTE-PRO class with the 458s of AF Corse and JMW taking first and second places.

The Guardian - Sport

Conservative and Liberal Democrat candidates both had cause for celebration today after securing first and second places in the delayed General Election poll in Thirsk and Malton.

Independent

Sylvain Guintoli finished in first and second places in the two races of the Dutch round of the World Superbike Championship at Assen yesterday.

Independent

From 3 to 6 p.m., 342 Smith Street, between First and Second Places, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, (718) 858-8663, hannahsenesh.org; $5 $155 for a family.

The New York Times - Arts

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They won first and second place.

The Economist

Prizes were given for first and second place.

The New Yorker

Yet, they began the second round in first and second place.

The New York Times

London universities, Imperial College London and St George's, claimed first and second place with Cambridge in third and Oxford in seventh place.

Independent

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

The New York Times

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