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Recent Examples of also-ran
But instead, the Cubs have been unable to push past the also-ran threshold.
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Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The odds are very low that the regular season finale will see a winner from below the cutline, so this is the last chance for a lot of these drivers to either make the playoffs or get ready to be an also-ran for the final 10 weeks of the season this fall.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
For these Orlando soccer teams, there is a focus on creating an overall culture that builds a platform for sustained tilts at success, but the ultimate aim is to win championships, not to merely be impressive also-rans.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
In most polls asking voters to list the issues that will influence their choice in next week’s presidential election, foreign policy fares little better than an also-ran.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The odds are very low that the regular season finale will see a winner from below the cutline, so this is the last chance for a lot of these drivers to either make the playoffs or get ready to be an also-ran for the final 10 weeks of the season this fall.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
For these Orlando soccer teams, there is a focus on creating an overall culture that builds a platform for sustained tilts at success, but the ultimate aim is to win championships, not to merely be impressive also-rans.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
In most polls asking voters to list the issues that will influence their choice in next week’s presidential election, foreign policy fares little better than an also-ran.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for also-ran
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Roy isn’t as indelible a character as Crash Davis — likewise, Tin Cup isn’t as memorable as Bull Durham — but playing a stubborn has-been who used to be a promising golfer allowed Costner to flex his ordinary-man muscles.Will Leitch, Vulture, 1 July 2024
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Paul Tassi Time for the week’s first mini which involved a somewhat has-been comedian, cats and no real overarching theme this time around.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Any new entrant has to come in with something different.John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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All prize details will be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion and will be final and binding on all entrants into the Sweepstakes.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
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This foundation not only revolutionized the company’s entry into banking but also established a virtuous cycle where better data drives better analytics, which in turn enhances customer interactions and generates more data.Peter High, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The 29-year-old is a fitting entry for Billboard U.K. in Billboard’s inaugural Global No. 1s series celebrating the biggest and most successful artists internationally over the past year.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Also-ran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also-ran. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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