fourth position
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fourth position
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Phoenix's third win sees them move above London Spirit and Southern Brave to take fourth position, while Originals slip to the bottom of the standings on net run-rate.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025
Verstappen had kept fourth position by taking to the escape road after the two had made light contact while Russell tried a passing move.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025
“In Tokyo, I felt when I was in the fourth position that I could win a medal,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2023
Sofia Goggia was the first racer from the top 20-ranked skiers in fourth position, trailing Ortlieb by 0.69 seconds.
From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2023
Katie’s trombone was getting repaired, and the only other spare trombone was so banged up, you couldn’t even push the slide past fourth position.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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