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captain

[kap-tuhn, -tin] / ˈkæp tən, -tɪn /


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The Manchester United player - son of former Scotland captain Darren - is one of four youngsters that have trained with the squad this week.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The defining image of Arsenal's Champions League final defeat was Gabriel standing with his head in his hands as he was consoled by Paris St-Germain captain and Brazil team-mate Marquinhos.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Meanwhile, Ava rises to captain her own sitcom ship, commanding this one with joy and gratitude, having learned that fear is antithetical to producing one’s best work.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Payne now has more followers than New Zealand's All Whites, which are yet to reach 45,000, and his national team captain, Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood, who has 162 thousand followers.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Charlotte is the captain of the team from Kinloch. I just got off the phone with the headmaster. The school’s very excited.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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