Pronunciation: /ˈɔlsoʊ ræn/
noun a contestant or candidate who is not successful or who does not perform well in a competition
A1 In the race, the also ran finished last.
A2 The also ran candidate didn't receive many votes in the election.
B1 The team's performance improved once they replaced the also ran player.
B2 The company was once a major player in the industry, but is now just an also ran.
C1 Despite being an also ran in the competition, he continued to train hard and eventually won.
C2 The also ran teams were eliminated early in the tournament, leaving only the top contenders.
verb not applicable
A1 I also ran to the store to buy some milk.
A2 She also ran into her friend at the park.
B1 They also ran a successful campaign for student council.
B2 The company also ran a promotion to attract new customers.
C1 The politician also ran a controversial ad during the election.
C2 The athlete also ran in the marathon, but didn't place in the top three.
adjective not applicable
A1 The also ran candidate did not receive many votes in the election.
A2 The also ran team struggled to keep up with the competition.
B1 The also ran company was not able to secure a contract with the client.
B2 The also ran player was benched for most of the game.
C1 The also ran film failed to impress critics or audiences.
C2 The also ran product was quickly overshadowed by newer, more innovative options.
adverb not applicable
A1 She was not the winner, but just an also ran in the race.
A2 The team was disappointed to be considered an also ran in the competition.
B1 The company was once a leader in the industry, but is now just an also ran.
B2 Despite their efforts, the political party remained an also ran in the election.
C1 The athlete had once been a champion, but now was relegated to the status of an also ran.
C2 The once powerful corporation had become just an also ran in the market.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The also ran was disappointed that he didn't win the race.
A2 She was just an also ran in the competition, not a serious contender.
B1 The team's performance was lackluster, with most of the players being also rans.
B2 Despite being an also ran in the previous tournament, she trained hard to improve her skills.
C1 The company's new product was just another also ran in the market, unable to compete with established brands.
C2 As an also ran in the industry, the company struggled to attract investors and expand its operations.
preposition not applicable
A1 I also ran to the store to buy some milk.
A2 She also ran in the marathon last year.
B1 The company also ran a promotion to attract new customers.
B2 He also ran for mayor in the last election.
C1 The restaurant also ran a special menu for Valentine's Day.
C2 The film festival also ran a retrospective of classic movies.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I went for a run this morning, and my friend also ran with me.
A2 She didn't win the race, but she was also ran in the top 10.
B1 The team not only won the championship but also ran a successful fundraising campaign.
B2 The company not only expanded its market share but also ran a successful advertising campaign.
C1 The politician not only won the election but also ran a successful grassroots campaign.
C2 The artist not only sold out their concert tour but also ran a successful charity event.
interjection not applicable
A1 I finished the race in last place, I was just an also ran.
A2 After training for months, I was disappointed to be considered an also ran in the competition.
B1 Despite my efforts, I ended up being just an also ran in the talent show.
B2 As a seasoned athlete, it was hard to accept being labeled as an also ran in the marathon.
C1 Having won multiple awards in the past, it was a blow to my ego to be seen as an also ran in this prestigious event.
C2 Even with my extensive experience, I couldn't shake off the feeling of being an also ran in the competition.
article not applicable
A1 She was not the winner, but just an also ran in the race.
A2 The team tried their best, but ended up as an also ran in the competition.
B1 The company was once a major player in the industry, but now they are just an also ran.
B2 Despite their efforts to stand out, they were still seen as an also ran in the market.
C1 After several unsuccessful attempts, he realized he was just an also ran in the political arena.
C2 The once promising artist became just another also ran in the art world.
formal The candidate was considered an also ran in the election.
informal He was just an also ran in the race.
slang She's always been an also ran when it comes to popularity.
figurative The small business was an also ran compared to the industry giants.
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