man-to-man
Example Sentences
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Against high man-to-man pressing, the long ball over the opponent's attack and midfield is also a valuable tactic.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
PSG, known for their ability to press intensely and often in a man-to-man fashion, stepped up to Arsenal as they looked to build out from the back.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
PSG step up to defend in a man-to-man fashion but because Merino drops into central midfield without Pacho following him - one of PSG's midfielders has to come across to mark him.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Bournemouth pressed in a strict, aggressive man-to-man fashion and as they followed the winger into awkward positions, O'Reilly burst into the open space.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
"I mean to speak to you man-to-man," says Gerhard.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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