second only to
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: only less important than (something or someone)
Rice is second only to corn as the state's major crop.
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Jackson’s 10 total points finished second only to sophomore Oluchi Okananwa, who led all players in scoring and rebounding with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
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Kennington Smith Iii, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In 2024, Tron’s blockchain revenue of $2.2 billion was second only to Ethereum’s at $2.5 billion.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Baltimore’s port rebounds Last month, the port announced that 2024 ended up being one of its most productive years — with 45.9 million tons of cargo passing through its facilities — second only to the year before, which saw a record 52.3 million tons.
—Lea Skene, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The Gaels are second only to Texas A&M in the country in offensive rebounding percentage, grabbing over 40 percent of their misses.
—The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Kennington Smith Iii, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In 2024, Tron’s blockchain revenue of $2.2 billion was second only to Ethereum’s at $2.5 billion.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Baltimore’s port rebounds Last month, the port announced that 2024 ended up being one of its most productive years — with 45.9 million tons of cargo passing through its facilities — second only to the year before, which saw a record 52.3 million tons.
—Lea Skene, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The Gaels are second only to Texas A&M in the country in offensive rebounding percentage, grabbing over 40 percent of their misses.
—The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Second only to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20only%20to. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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