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Rommel Posted 8 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Can I use these phrases interchangeably?

The phrases in the parentheses use 'second.' Can I use these phrases interchangeably?

Last year, Kelly (placed second, ranked second, got/won/earned/captured/occupied the second place) in the short story writing contest held in her university.

  

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Last year, Kelly placed second , / won second place

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Last year, Kelly placed second, / won second place

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Rommelplaced second,

This may be academic jargon because it's not familiar in general and informal situations. Generally people would say came second.

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