man-to-man
Example Sentences
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He went man-to-man even when Dembele dropped very deep.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
When opponents apply man-to-man pressure, finding a free man is harder.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
A clear trend in world football has been the increase in man-to-man defending, something Premier League coaches Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta have stressed all season.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
As the season progressed, man-to-man pressure has been a key trend.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
It was an isolation offense to run when another team played us man-to-man defense.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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