Company x is going to become the third mobile operator in a country in Europe. Does it mean ? 1)Already 2 companies are existed and Compnay x is trying to enter newly into the market. (or) 2)Company x is already existed and trying to jump to third position.
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It's more likely to mean 1. For 2, you can say "the third largest mobile operator in XYZ".
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It's more likely to mean 1.
For 2, you can say "the third largest mobile operator in XYZ".
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