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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Dubai’s global luxury brand presence reigns in the region, ranking second only to London’s.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Ohtani, on the contrary, went into Saturday’s game leading the National League in home runs (17), second only to New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge (18) in the majors.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
His 29-year-old brother Álex, who, after the last race—the Michelin Grand Prix of France—is second only to Marc in the Riders’ Championship.
—Michael Frank, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
In 2017, Salt Lake City ranked number two in most plastic surgeons per capita, second only to Miami.
—Anneke Knot, Glamour, 14 May 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Ohtani, on the contrary, went into Saturday’s game leading the National League in home runs (17), second only to New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge (18) in the majors.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
His 29-year-old brother Álex, who, after the last race—the Michelin Grand Prix of France—is second only to Marc in the Riders’ Championship.
—Michael Frank, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
In 2017, Salt Lake City ranked number two in most plastic surgeons per capita, second only to Miami.
—Anneke Knot, Glamour, 14 May 2025
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