starter
Example Sentences
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He has been a starter since freshman year.
From Los Angeles Times
The Nuggets are already dealing with an injury crisis that has left them deprived of regular starters Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
From Barron's
Herbert might not be the only Chargers starter who sits or sees reduced playing time against Denver, but Harbaugh didn’t say who might be joining Herbert on the sideline.
From Los Angeles Times
All of the Lakers starters had at least one shot in the first three minutes of the game.
From Los Angeles Times
The Patriots scored touchdowns on each of their first six possessions before mercifully pulling their starters in the third quarter.
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