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The Guard members — as well as State and MTA Police officers — are playing second fiddle to the NYPD, which remains in charge of subway security, transit officials said.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2024
Being one of the world’s most famous video-game characters and simultaneously one of the world’s most famous sidekicks makes Luigi a fascinating role for Driver to tackle, larger than life and second fiddle all at once.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2024
Increasingly assertive regional powers no longer want to play second fiddle to Washington.
—Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2023
Guest rooms, marked by neutral shades that deliberately play second fiddle to the view of either turquoise blue ocean or verdant gardens, match the resort’s comfortable sophistication, with linens that feel as decadent as the legendary Sunday brunch.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2024
Being one of the world’s most famous video-game characters and simultaneously one of the world’s most famous sidekicks makes Luigi a fascinating role for Driver to tackle, larger than life and second fiddle all at once.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2024
Increasingly assertive regional powers no longer want to play second fiddle to Washington.
—Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2023
Guest rooms, marked by neutral shades that deliberately play second fiddle to the view of either turquoise blue ocean or verdant gardens, match the resort’s comfortable sophistication, with linens that feel as decadent as the legendary Sunday brunch.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
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“Second fiddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20fiddle. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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