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domingo, 6 de marzo de 2011
Also-ran 30394
Also-ran This term refers to an unsuccessful competitor whose performance is
so much poorer than the winner's that it appears insignificant.
"He entered the contest hoping that he wouldn't end up as an 'also-ran'.
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