starter

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If he put forth that effort in every game he could be an NBA starter, and maybe an All-Star, despite the fact his offensive game is limited to lobs and put-backs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Word spreads that Sparks starter Kelsey Plum will be there soon and everyone straightens up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

With Raphinha sidelined through injury, Rashford has stepped up as a starter when needed.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“Hitters are able to be more selective if they think it’s going to even be close, because they have the ability to challenge it,” Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Exasperated, the starter waited again while the different crews made a few final adjustments.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown