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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On the second to last slide of the post, Jenner revealed her brief stint with blonde hair, a stark contrast from her usual deep brown shade.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Judge's home run came in the first inning of a nightcap to a double header on the second to last day of the season.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 3 Sep. 2024
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
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Judge's home run came in the first inning of a nightcap to a double header on the second to last day of the season.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 3 Sep. 2024
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
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“Second to last.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20to%20last. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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