Examples of 'were second' in a sentence

Meaning of "were second"

were second - This phrase could imply being in a subordinate position or ranking right below the top position or competitor. It suggests not being the first or best, but still holding significance or relevance in a particular context.

How to use "were second" in a sentence

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were second
All of them were second and thirdreview countries.
Our literature and art were second to none.
They were second in line to receive the word.
My dad and his moms were second cousins.
They were second class citizens in their own country.
My dad and his mom were second cousins.
There were second hand books for sale.
She and her husband were second cousins.
But we were second place last year.
Plasticizers and pigments were second and third.
You were second from bottom.
It made us feel like we were second rate.
You guys were second to finish.
It was not like they were second.
I said you were second in command.

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I give my advice freely since our grandmothers were second cousins.
Grain and sugar beet were second in terms of profitability.
Chips made from light pruned trunks were second driest.
We found out we were second cousins down the line.
Market share and return on investment were second and third.
We were second best in a lot of areas.
Most squad leaders were second lieutenants.
Chemicals were second in the causes for recalls followed by aflatoxins.
Most of the nurses were second lieutenants.
We were second last month.
Yourlinguistic capacities were second to none.
They were second year cadets.
The ambiance and setting were second to none.
Most were second hand books.
I thought it was men who were second class.
You were second choice.
And my colleagues were second to none.
Tonga were second in their pool with two wins and a loss.
Lieutenant colonels were second in command.
We were second in our league.
You always were second best.
They were second cousins and the marriage was arranged by their fathers.
All railcars were second class only.
There was not much opportunity for those of us who were second class.
Her parents were second cousins.
All the agenda items relating to the cooperation procedure were second readings.
Five of the direct awards were second phases of earlier work.
The team were second on the night and lay in the same position overall.
God never said that women were second class citizens.
You were second place.
I hear you were second.
You were second year.
Last year we were second.
They were second cousins.
And they gave the two men who were second place.

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