second division

American

noun

Sports.

the half of a league comprising the teams having the poorest records at a particular time.

Etymology

Origin of second division

First recorded in 1895–1905

Example Sentences

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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

Closer inspection revealed an agreement between Everton Football Club and the man who in 12 years had taken Leeds United from Second Division also-rans to winners of every major domestic honour and two Fairs Cups - one Donald Revie of Three Chimneys, Sandmoor Drive, Leeds.

From BBC

Flick confirmed Barcelona's new loan arrival Joao Cancelo could feature against second division leaders Racing.

From Barron's

The 42-year-old takes charge immediately and will be on the sidelines on Wednesday as Real visit second division side Albacete in a Copa del Rey round of 16 tie.

From BBC

"We will look to the mirror and know the position we are in, and nobody from the squad wants to play second division next season," said West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek.

From BBC

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