number two
Americannoun
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someone or something that is second in rank, order, or importance.
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defecation: used especially by or with reference to children.
idioms
noun
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euphemistic the act or an instance of defecation
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a haircut in which the hair is cut close to the head with an electric shaver
Etymology
Origin of number two
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Speaking to reporters, Alice Rufo, the number two minister at the French defence ministry, played down the incident.
From Barron's
China, the world's number two economy, overtook the United States last year to become Germany's biggest trade partner.
From Barron's
World number two McIlroy was even par after the first nine holes, but made four birdies on the back nine, including a brilliant hole-out from the greenside bunker on the 12th, to put pressure on Bridgeman.
From BBC
Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman fired impressive seven-under par 64s on Friday to share the US PGA Tour Genesis Invitational halfway lead, one stroke in front of world number two Rory McIlroy.
From Barron's
He will play either Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic - who beat world number two Jannik Sinner on Thursday - or France's Arthur Fils in the final.
From BBC
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