second man
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He is the second man to be arrested over the plot, which has strained relations between Kyiv and Berlin - one of the key European backers for Ukraine's war effort.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
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
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
He also became only the second man after Djokovic to complete the career 'Golden Masters' of winning all nine titles at least once.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
When the second man dropped, she crouched beside him and rolled up his right sleeve—a tattoo of a hand, its first and second fingers cut off at the knuckle.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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