second only to
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: only less important than (something or someone)
Rice is second only to corn as the state's major crop.
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In his only year as a full-time college starter, the 21-year-old Johnson finished second only to Jeanty in the FBS this season in yards after contact per carry (4.42).
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Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
What does this role do: The defense secretary oversees the U.S. armed forces, second only to the president as the commander in chief, and is a senior member of the Cabinet.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Congratulations on another year of being the coolest dad around – second only to grandpa!
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
But he’s scored a touchdown in eight of his last 10 playoff games.
BetMGM has Kelce at +150 in the anytime TD odds, second only to Texans running back Joe Mixon (+115).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
What does this role do: The defense secretary oversees the U.S. armed forces, second only to the president as the commander in chief, and is a senior member of the Cabinet.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Congratulations on another year of being the coolest dad around – second only to grandpa!
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
But he’s scored a touchdown in eight of his last 10 playoff games.
BetMGM has Kelce at +150 in the anytime TD odds, second only to Texans running back Joe Mixon (+115).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Second only to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20only%20to. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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