fiddle
Example Sentences
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None of it is subtle, or second fiddle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“Ghost Elephants” is a Werner Herzog film so, unsurprisingly, the titular characters play second fiddle to a man on an arduous quest, with fascinating digressions along the way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Finally, their Smart Play tech kicks in automatically when you hit geo-blocked content, so you don’t have to fiddle with settings.
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026
Tesla might end up playing second fiddle to another Elon Musk company on its own earnings call.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026
“I’ll have to play my bull fiddle for you when we meet again.”
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
Vocabulary lists containing fiddle
Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - High School
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