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in second place vs on second place

The correct phrase is 'in second place.' 'On second place' is not a common or correct construction in English.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 4376 views

in second place

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in second place' to indicate the position of someone or something in a competition or ranking.

Examples:

  • She finished in second place in the race.
  • The team ended the season in second place.
  • He came in second place in the talent show.
  • 8 hours ago ... Grand Theft Auto V charts in second place, up from fifth last week. Sales of the game fell a mere ten per cent week-on-week. Meanwhile FIFA ...
  • In second place. He finished the race in second place. He finished in second place in the race. He finished second place in the race. He took ...
  • Noun, 1. second-place finish - a finish in second place (as in a race). runner-up finish · finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); ...
  • Feb 26, 2015 ... Four teams still have a shot at finishing the season in second place. How do the Hoyas chances look for grabbing that second seed?  Tweet ...

Alternatives:

  • in the second position
  • in second position
  • in second position
  • second in line
  • second on the list

on second place

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'on' is not used in this context.

  • 1 day ago ... Mads Østberg sets his sights on second place. 581 views. 5 shares Share on Facebook Share 1Share on Twitter Tweet 4Share on Google+ ...
  • 1 hour ago ... Napoli captain Marek Hamsik believes that the Azzurri wasted an important opportunity to close in on second place after failing to defeat Inter at ...
  • Feb 25, 2015 ... Napoli sink Sassuolo to close in on second place. AFP, MILAN, Italy. SSC Napoli's Manolo Gabbiadini shoots against US Sassuolo in their ...
  • Feb 21, 2015 ... Prep boys' basketball: Capital tightens grip on second place with 71-45 win over Flathead ? Saved. Save Article; My Saved Items · Print Email.

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