second to last

idiom

: done or placed just before the one that comes last

the second to last paragraph

the second to last thing she said

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Entering the game tied for second to last in 3-point efficiency (31.5% on 105 of 333 shooting), the Golden Gophers found their rhythm in the first half. —

Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025 But without a rushing attack (Dolphins rank second to last in yards per carry) teams typically defend Hill with two defensive backs, keeping the lid on the jar of their defense to prevent the big play. —

Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025 Two iconic players went home in the second to last episode of season 47. —

Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 After finishing in the penultimate spot in the Western Conference standing last season, the Galaxy tied for the top spot this season, becoming the first team since 2011 to go from second to last in the conference to the MLS Cup in one season. —

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for second to last

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“Second to last.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20to%20last. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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