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second man

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noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The second man reported a five-day history of headaches, vomiting, light sensitivity, neck pain and confusion, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

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

The next piece of history for Alcaraz will be emulating Laver as only the second man in the Open era to achieve a calendar slam - winning all four majors in the same year.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

A second man comes out from the backseat of the car—younger, slim, and wearing a blue cap.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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