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second-string
adjective
Belonging to the second string of a team
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As Cleveland's lead increased in the second half, Brown put in second-string players.
"The second-string seam bowling.
He was our second-string catcher.
She was the second-string catcher.
Aidan O'Brien wins with his second-string.
Stay Thirsty is Repole and Pletcher's second-string horse.
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Can the second string hold it together?
A virtual second string was dismantled here.
Second string critics vote the play a deadly blight.
Stoute's second string should not be underestimated in the Britannia Handicap, either.
Late in the season, Umenyiora expressed unhappiness after Sheridan demoted him to the second string.
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