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  • First runner-up Zainul Ammar Abdul Ghani, of Sekolah Kebangsaan Pedas, surprised himself when he was able to spell "bacteriologist" in a face-off with Juanita Selvaraja of Sekolah Kebangsaan Panchor for the second and third placings. Undefined
  • However, Sempervivum tectorum, the so-called houseleek or sengreen, is a close runner-up with the name ‘welcome-home-husband-though-never-so-late’.
  • Prizes include trophies and cash awards of 50,000 baht for the winning team and 25,000 baht for the runner-up.
  • If this bimbo is the best Hispanic journalist then I’d hate to see the runner-up. Dallas Blog, Daily News, Dallas Politics, Opinion, and Commentary FrontBurner Blog D Magazine » Blog Archive » Rebecca Aguilar Misses the Target on Shooting Story
  • Guided Tour was the runner-up, one length behind the winner and a neck ahead of Golden Missile.
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  • First runner-up: ABC's rerunning of 1965's The Sound of Music. Ratings: Football, Wonderful Life Most Popular over Christmas Weekend
  • He was the Cy Young runner-up in the National League in 2010 and the third-place finisher in 2009. Wainwright injury a devastating blow for Cardinals
  • An overall winner and a runner-up were chosen.
  • The runner-up received 2973 votes from the public and was a really good loser on the day.
  • Stenson was the only player without a bogey on his round and missed just one fairway en route to a sterling 6-under-par 66 to beat runner-up Ian Poulter by four shots. On the bag: Now playing, Return to PGA Tour's island
  • Both the winner and the runner-up will be seen to better advantage over a longer trip.
  • The runner-up might not have been at his best that day but it was still a really impressive performance. The Sun
  • The winner of each repechage then faces the runner-up in the other, with the two victors awarded bronze medals.
  • The Belgian player was runner-up in Brisbane and at the Australian Open. Henin wins Porsche Grand Prix, her first title in comeback
  • Runner-up on Friday was Charlie while he was placed third.
  • `And now, first Steeple Fritton Letting Off Steam Princess, and runner-up to Miss Letting Off Steam is, Lola Wentworth! TICKLED PINK
  • Four people were crowned winners and four others received runner-up certificates in each category.
  • The wolf fish, which, despite its fearsome appearance, does not eat other fish, only molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms. This photo was a runner-up by Jim Greenfield.
  • The runner-up was a group that helped create worker-owned companies known as cooperatives. A Lesson in Philanthropy
  • In war, there is no second prize for the runner-up. 
  • In addition, there is one set of specially produced Wainwright mugs on offer as a runner-up prize.
  • Cavendish clenched his fists and smiled as he crossed the line a split second in front of runner-up Tyler Farrar of the United States and third-place finisher Romain Feillu of France. Cavendish ices Tour de France stage victory; Cancellara leads
  • The judges will pick a national winner and runner-up from ten finalists. The Sun
  • Former coach John Calipari revived the program and led the school to a national runner-up finish against Kansas in 2008. Pastner steps up, brings in top class in first year at Memphis
  • The Gold Cup runner-up was indeed owned by the parents of the missing SAS man. BARRACUDA 945
  • Guided Tour was the runner-up, one length behind the winner and a neck ahead of Golden Missile.
  • Riddle seventh-grader Wesley Hammersley added an extra 'e' to the end of "humidor," and became the third runner-up. News Review - Top Stories
  • With two World Cup victories and a runner-up spot since then, they have enjoyed unparalleled success.
  • The runner-up might not have been at his best that day but it was still a really impressive performance. The Sun
  • The four medal winners will qualify along with the winner and runner-up from a further two events.
  • I'm giving the runner-up slot to Steve Newlin's fangs and first place to the sudden, bloody arrival of the Eric-Bill alliance. True Blood Sucker Punch: Season 4, Ep. 12
  • He won the junior US Open champion, was a runner-up in the boys' event at Roland Garros and made the semi-finals of junior Wimbledon in 1999 only to be defaulted for not turning up.
  • By this time she had been tipped to win, but no-one quite predicted how large the margin would be between the winner and the runner-up.
  • First prize is a £50 gift voucher to spend in store, and one runner-up will receive an arrangement of flowers, worth £20.
  • Suggested drophead: Alphin helped lead Hawks to state championship in 2006, runner-up finish in 2007 Undefined
  • So, in an eventful year, he played nine tournaments, won six of them and came runner-up in two.
  • AKSHAY BUDDIGA, RUNNER-UP IN SPELLING BEE: Mine was alopecoid. CNN Transcript Jun 4, 2004
  • Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin handily won the Calder Trophy as the top rookie, with 1,275 points to runner-up Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby's 831. USATODAY.com - NHL dishes out individual hardware
  • The runner-up might not have been at his best that day but it was still a really impressive performance. The Sun
  • Runner-up in a maiden race at Chester last season, Castanea Sativa looks the type to do even better this term, now she is more mature.
  • Thompson remained undefeated in the singles for the third season in a row and was division one individual runner-up to Leake.
  • The American Idol season 8 runner-up released his debut album, For Your Entertainment; caused a ruckus with a sexually charged performance at Sunday’s American Music Awards; got disinvited from a scheduled appearance on Good Morning America; and then wound up as a last-minute guest this morning on CBS’ Early Show (where producers chose to blur out images of him kissing a male band member during his AMA set). Adam Lambert on his AMA vocals ('kind of a mess'), Elisabeth Hasselbeck ('we're very different'), and CBS' subtle message ('homosexuality is dangerous') | EW.com
  • Jane, who was fifth last year, led the way for Knavesmire to collect the ladies team prize by taking runner-up slot in 84-31.
  • He followed up with three consecutive Championship wins and was runner-up three times in succession.
  • A masked runner-up is a trainee nursery teacher. The Sun
  • Most of the fans who have been following the twists and turns of this thrilling 2011 World Series are not long-time fans of either the victorious Cardinals or the runner-up Rangers. World Series 2011 Highlights: Chris Carpenter, Albert Pujols, Derek Holland, David Freese Provide Key Moments (VIDEOS)
  • Mr Hayman, who has been growing earlies for nearly 40 years, had been runner-up four times.
  • Ray Durham ($24) gets the runner-up nod in 4x4 leagues. USATODAY.com - Fantasy MVP Soriano finds 40 to his liking
  • TAMI FARRELL, MISS CALIFORNIA RUNNER-UP: I would be honored to represent the state of California. CNN Transcript May 7, 2009
  • Mark Pitman's gelding has shown decent form in bumpers and also over hurdles, and has finished runner-up in both his races over the minor obstacles this term.
  • But Whitaker's luck changed in the four rider Horsemaster final when he again looked likely to finish as a runner-up.
  • Andy has twice been runner-up to nemesis Alberto Contador, who is facing a potentially crippling two-year ban and disqualification from the 2010 Tour. Schlecks believe destiny on their side for 2011 Tour de France
  • League runner-up Bhinneka Sritex will be looking for revenge after their finals defeat against Aspac.
  • The 2007 USA champion in discus is also a six-time USA runner-up (1997, 2000-03 and Meet the USA Track and Field team
  • Winner: Kay Hall. Runner-up: Chris Platts.
  • The player who came first takes whichever of these she prefers and adds it to her hand, leaving the other for the runner-up.
  • Wessels was also a runner-up in the men's doubles with his fellow countryman Melle van Gemerden.
  • In what was called the “semana negra” in Spain, 2010 Tour champ Alberto Contador, Vuelta runner-up Ezequiel Mosquera and teammate David Garcia as well as three-time mountain bike world champion Marga Fullana were all accused of doping within a 72-hour period. Spanish authorities shoot back at McQuaid over doping comments
  • Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf runner-up Spook Express suffered a compound dislocation of her left fetlock joint near the finish of the Matriarch Stakes at Hollywood Park on November 25 and had to be euthanized.
  • An overall winner and a runner-up were chosen.
  • A masked runner-up is a trainee nursery teacher. The Sun
  • In war, there is no second prize for the runner-up. 
  • Winner: Kay Hall. Runner-up: Chris Platts.
  • In war, there is no second prize for the runner-up. 
  • The Super Bowl runner-up Pittsburgh Steelers were crushed by divisional rivals the Baltimore Ravens in their opening game with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger having a shaky start with three interceptions and two fumbles. Pressure already on teams off to surprisingly slow starts
  • Last year's runner-up, Sidharth Chand of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., was his usual all-business self in his white shirt, blue sweater and tie as he spelled "sobornost," "machtpolitik" and "unakite. News from www.pantagraph.com
  • No. 2 Phil Mickelson, the winner here in 2007, is coming off a win at the Masters and a runner-up to Rory McIlroy in the Quail Hollow Championship. On the bag: Now playing, Return to PGA Tour's island
  • Sony reached 13-11, but suddenly overhit a series of shots, allowing the 2005 All England runner-up to take the game.
  • The runner-up spot would be an undreamed of triumph for the Tories, but probably her best hope is for a significantly increased share of the vote.
  • My absolute favourite children's book of this year was a runner-up prizewinner in the Scottish Arts Council Book Awards.
  • And finally, a word about the winner and runner-up.
  • Ed Marinaro as a Cornell running back was the Heisman runner-up in 1971 — in a race in which he faced negative campaigning from schools who mocked the quality of Ivy League play. CBS guru: 1 loss in SEC trumps 12-0 elsewhere
  • -- ATH Lamar Ivey, Mebane, N.C. -- He led Eastern Alamance High to a school-record 14 wins and a runner-up finish in the 3A state playoffs last season, passing for 2,210 yards and rushing for 1,407 with a combined 43 touchdowns. East Carolina - Team Notes
  • The UCI earlier Thursday said Tour of Spain runner-up Mosquera and his teammate Garcia have both tested positive for a banned substance, Hydroxyethyl Starch, also known as HES. Team manager says Mosquera and Garcia were unaware of doping test results before announcement
  • The runner-up for the most offensive was, I think, Doritos “fetish” ad is not even quite describable in a family newspaper. Those Super Bowl commercials
  • The 24-year-old from Lillehammer was unfazed by a final 8km from the summit of the Cote de Pramartino labelled "fatally dangerous" by two-time Tour runner-up Andy Schleck before the stage. Evening Standard - Home
  • He carded a four-round total of 280, with Bob Charles - who finished two shots off the pace - having to settle this time round for the runner-up position.
  • The runner-up was an unharmonious hybrid of green shirt, white shorts and yellow socks.
  • An alcohol-soaked rum cake similar to a baba au rhum that sat on a puree of orange with a whipped coconut cream was a decided runner-up.
  • This year's group includes a single mum who loves Beyonce, a rocker who idolises Pink, and a handyman who bears a resemblance to first series runner-up Shannon Noll.
  • Defending champion Hempfield and runner-up Exeter return, and talented teams from the Philadelphia area such as Bensalem and Boy's Latin are playing. Columnist: Stephen Miller
  • The runner-up would have been a front-page story. Times, Sunday Times
  • The military alliance is offering a first prize of ￡130,000, as well as several runner-up prizes worth at least ￡60,000 each.
  • In war, there is no second prize for the runner-up. 
  • B.B. King, 84 yr old #1 living blues icon of the world, and B.ddy Guy, 73 yr old 1st runner-up, concertized in New York City last weekend, but there's been a near-total news blackout. ArtsJournal: Daily Arts News
  • The following year he came up short again, this time finishing runner-up to his opponent in the bidding to own the new expansion.

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