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player

[pley-er] / ˈpleɪ ər /


NOUN
person who produces music
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Rogers has been the player in possession, Tuchel keeping faith with the 23-year-old as Bellingham endured a mixed season at the Santiago Bernabeu, interrupted by shoulder and hamstring injuries.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

As an option off the bench, Aguirre could turn to 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, the youngest player in the tournament, who is sure to draw cheers from the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It later emerged that 35-year-old Stokes and Atkinson, 28, were present when a member of the England security staff was struck by Saracens rugby player Totoa Auvaa.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That would be his third and final edition as a player, but Der Kaiser returned in the dugout to lead his country to successive finals.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He also for some reason wears sweat bands on his wrists like he’s a ’70s basketball player or something.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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