skipper
Example Sentences
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Carrick followed Fletcher's lead in ditching Amorim's three at the back formation, pushed skipper Bruno Fernandes into a more forward role, recalled Kobbie Mainoo to play alongside Casemiro and stuck with it.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Ex-Marlins manager Skip Schumaker will take the reins from four-time World Series champion Bruce Bochy, who did not return as the club’s skipper.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
It was skipper McGinn who called on the squad to finish the job against Lille and follow boss Unai Emery's lead.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
England are the only team to secure a place in the semi-finals so far after skipper Harry Brook's match-winning century against Pakistan.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
After Shackleton, they looked to the skipper to get them home.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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