Unsuccessful person (4-3)

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also-ran

'unsuccessful person' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for also-ran that I've seen before include "Poor performer in race" , "Non-winning horse" , "Not placed among the leaders" , "One of the losers" , "Unplaced racehorse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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