second to last

idiom

: done or placed just before the one that comes last

the second to last paragraph

the second to last thing she said

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The second to last stage for Ampcera is particle size optimization, wherein the company’s next-gen technology enhances battery performance and reduces stack pressure requirements. —

William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025 Last night, for the second to last Eras show, in Vancouver, Abrams dueted with Taylor Swift during the acoustic portion of the music star’s set. —

Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024 On the second to last slide of the post, Jenner revealed her brief stint with blonde hair, a stark contrast from her usual deep brown shade. —

Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Judge's home run came in the first inning of a nightcap to a double header on the second to last day of the season. —

Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for second to last

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