player

Example Sentences

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After winning three straight MVP awards, baseball’s best player has come into 2026 with his most outrageous goal yet: to be the game’s top pitcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

As McIlroy attempts to become just the fourth player ever to defend his Masters title, he thinks it might just give him a leg up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

"There are still a few hurdles to be overcome that I won't go into, but at the same time I want every player really focused on a huge run."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But Ogwumike is the kind of player whom the Sparks could build a competitive campaign around, especially with a front court in which she plays alongside Brink.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Since I was a good soccer player and a responsible student, in my third year the headmaster asked me to be one of the co-captains of the team.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola