player

Example Sentences

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Player covers their mouth in a confrontational situation: A referee can send the player off.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Obviously being able to play at home this year has been a blessing,” designated hitter Augie Lopez said after he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College Station Regional.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Teams are so afraid to shoot against the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year that, when he is in their path, they often give up and turn around—a phenomenon known as the “Nope.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Player Tommy Yu, 23, said he sometimes spends hundreds of dollars a day on it despite saying some machines have "traps" built-in.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

His championship playing didn't just get him into the major league; it got him the Most Valuable Player award in 1949 and had proved him to be an All-Star player for the last five years.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals