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Second, third etc (7-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

runners-up

(Other definitions for runners-up that I've seen before include "Those finishing second" , "Second-placed competitors" , "Those not quite winning" , "Those who come second" , "Those placed second" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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