second-line
adjective
sec·ond-line
ˈse-kᵊn(d)-ˈlīn 
: not being the usual or preferred choice
second-line drugs to treat tuberculosis
compare first-line
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The line got the brunt of that second-line push at five-on-five as unblocked shot attempts were 13-3 in favour of the Oilers.
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Omar White, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
Hundreds of people showed out last night to second-line through the Treme in memory of photographer Pableaux Johnson.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
There is also a certain critique in it: If Perfetti were the second-line centre on this Jets team, fans would clamour for a deadline day upgrade — ideally like Stastny — to ensure Winnipeg’s Cup contention.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
One concern was this: twice in the first half, an Eagles second-line defender had shot through a gap and created a loss on third-and-1.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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Omar White, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
Hundreds of people showed out last night to second-line through the Treme in memory of photographer Pableaux Johnson.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
There is also a certain critique in it: If Perfetti were the second-line centre on this Jets team, fans would clamour for a deadline day upgrade — ideally like Stastny — to ensure Winnipeg’s Cup contention.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
One concern was this: twice in the first half, an Eagles second-line defender had shot through a gap and created a loss on third-and-1.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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second-line
adjective
sec·ond-line
ˌsek-ᵊn(d)-ˌlīn
: being or using a drug that is not the usual or preferred choice compare first-line
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