on the wing

Example Sentences

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He envisioned an expert floor general running the point, a giant manning the middle, and a superstar scorer on the wing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"I try and go forward, try and play on the wing, defence. Sometimes I have to do adapt. For me, that's key."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

She has starred for Manchester United this season on the wing and scored twice from the left against Ukraine.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Instead, he pulled up on the wing and made a three.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Mandela jabbed a pass out on the wing to Muamer, who was open.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John