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also-ran Definition

also-ran (-ran′)

noun

  1. a horse that fails to finish first, second, or third in a race
  2. Informal any loser in any competition

also-ran Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • status: In many competitive sports, the difference between the gold medal and also-ran status is a fraction of a second.

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