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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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If France wins its next two games, he’ll become the second man to coach two World Cup champions.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Root received a standing ovation on only two as he became the second man after Indian great Sachin Tendulkar to reach 14,000 Test runs.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

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

Then the second man spoke once more, in a whisper that was almost a hiss.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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