second-line
adjective
sec·ond-line
ˈse-kᵊn(d)-ˈlīn 
: not being the usual or preferred choice
second-line drugs to treat tuberculosis
compare first-line
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Researchers also examined the impact of other second-line diabetes medications on pregnancy, including sulfonylureas, DPP-4 inhibitors, and SGLT2 inhibitors.
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Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2024
The Florida Panthers were without second-line center Sam Bennett down the stretch of their 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday after taking a puck to the hand/wrist in the second period.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
William Eklund played as the Sharks’ second-line center for a short period earlier this year but had his share of struggles, and Quinn decided to move Kunin back into that role.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Couture is out for the season with a groin injury and Luke Kunin, more of a natural winger, has been playing as the team’s second-line center in recent games after William Eklund was moved back to the wing.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Since Hertl went out of the Sharks’ lineup in late January with a knee issue, Eklund has taken on a more prominent role as the team’s second-line center.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
The Flames played the final 44 minutes down a forward after second-line winger Martin Pospisil leveled Boston captain Brad Marchand during a scrum in front of Calgary’s net with four minutes left in the opening period.
—Doug Alden, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
Now in payroll-paring mode, the team has sliced Juan Soto, Gary Sanchez, Blake Snell, Josh Hader, and Michael Wacha, among others, while adding catcher Kyle Higashioka and several second-line pitchers from the Yankees.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
With Hertl out, William Eklund took over as the team’s second-line center against the Kraken.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2024
The Florida Panthers were without second-line center Sam Bennett down the stretch of their 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday after taking a puck to the hand/wrist in the second period.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
William Eklund played as the Sharks’ second-line center for a short period earlier this year but had his share of struggles, and Quinn decided to move Kunin back into that role.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Couture is out for the season with a groin injury and Luke Kunin, more of a natural winger, has been playing as the team’s second-line center in recent games after William Eklund was moved back to the wing.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Since Hertl went out of the Sharks’ lineup in late January with a knee issue, Eklund has taken on a more prominent role as the team’s second-line center.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
The Flames played the final 44 minutes down a forward after second-line winger Martin Pospisil leveled Boston captain Brad Marchand during a scrum in front of Calgary’s net with four minutes left in the opening period.
—Doug Alden, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
Now in payroll-paring mode, the team has sliced Juan Soto, Gary Sanchez, Blake Snell, Josh Hader, and Michael Wacha, among others, while adding catcher Kyle Higashioka and several second-line pitchers from the Yankees.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
With Hertl out, William Eklund took over as the team’s second-line center against the Kraken.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
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second-line
adjective
sec·ond-line
ˌsek-ᵊn(d)-ˌlīn
: being or using a drug that is not the usual or preferred choice compare first-line
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