Meaning of the word also-ran in English
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also-ran
US /ˈɔːl.soʊ.ræn/
UK /ˈɔːl.soʊ.ræn/
Noun
1.
a participant in a race or contest who does not win or is not among the winners
Example:
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Despite his efforts, he was just an also-ran in the marathon.
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The political candidate was an also-ran in the last election.
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