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second man

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noun

  1. a person who assists the driver in crewing a locomotive

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A second man, 34-year-old Sanar Ghanim, was seriously injured.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Moon said the search continues for a second man from the group who is presumed dead.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

A second man has died following a two-vehicle crash in County Down last Monday.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

Officers became distracted when a second man approached the vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

“Let me explain again,” said the second man.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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