first string

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Martin, a redshirt sophomore, took first-string snaps in practice, every repetition coveted by a player who has thrown all of five passes in college.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

Moreover, regardless of the score, the first-string players almost always remain on the field.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

So much so that, just as Dallas had done with its first-string goalie, Hakstol pulled Philipp Grubauer in favor of Martin Jones to start the third period.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

Tucker will wrap up spring practice Saturday afternoon at Spartan Stadium, where fans will watch a 15-period practice that will include first-string offensive players scrimmaging against the team’s top defense.

From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2023

He had made first-string on the freshman team, but even that didn’t seem to cheer Dad up much.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam