Meaning of also-ran | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A person or animal who competed in a race, or other competition, but did not win.
2. A loser; a person or thing soon to be forgotten.
   figuratively

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Examples

“It also turned Palmer from an also-ran into a challenger.”

“I have 37 actors and actresses I would supply for television and radio work and then I have maybe 150 to 200 also-rans who get extra work and television commercials.”

“[…]some of Mr. Scorsese's accomplishments have been so stunning—that it's impossible to view "The Last Waltz" as anything but an also-ran.”

“And, of course, it is also far easier, quicker, and less embarrassing to dismiss an also-ran over the phone than it is in person […]”

“[…]as the drug came out of the R&D laboratory, it could have been just another also-ran […]”

“The transition from comer to also-ran can be quick […]”

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