The runner-up was given an honorable mention.
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Runner-up
/ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/
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It was Schalken's second title this year and ninth of his career. He was the surprise runner-up at the Australian Open and has had a solid season, making it to the semifinals at Tennis Masters Series events at Montreal and Cincinnati.
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Remember, if the winner cannot complete the duties, the runner-up will take over.
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For years, Twitter was a runner-up social media company. It never grew to the size and scale of a Facebook or an Instagram. It simply muddled along.
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