second division
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of second division
First recorded in 1895–1905
Example Sentences
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Parkes was on the club's staff as they went from a second division team to Premiership winners in 1994-95 under the ownership of Jack Walker.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
He was also at the helm when Saracens were relegated for financial irregularities, spending the 2020-21 season in the second division and leading them straight back to the Premiership.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
Previously, the winners of the Women's National League North and South had to play off for a place in the second division; now both champions go up.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025
It was an unexpected outcome as Nairobi were a second division club last season, who qualified for Africa by shocking leading Kenyan club Gor Mahia in the FA Cup final.
From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025
To the right we could just perceive the second division of the bridge-head: the third section was further up the stream.
From In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland by Morse, John
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