starter
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He averaged a career-high 10.2 points last season in 56 games, 13 as a starter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The bigger question is why Merino isn’t an automatic starter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
It was Manzambi's first full campaign as a starter yet he racked up 13 goal involvements, including stunning long-range efforts against Bayern Munich and Braga in the Bundesliga and Europa League respectively.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Looney will be the backup behind starter Walker Kessler, who was acquired in a trade from the Utah Jazz and agreed to a four-year, $130-million deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
I can’t imagine facing Pop and Dad later, having to tell them that I tried my best, but I’m no longer a starter.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
For starters, they can attempt to use instant deposits to make trades.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Indeed, in June Tuchel said the midfielder had a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup because he had "14 or 15 potential starters" in his squad.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
All five Sparks starters scored in double digits, and the 106 points were the most the franchise has scored in a home game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
There should continue to be movement on the All-Star roster, especially on the pitching side, with rotation schedules limiting which starters can participate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Boy21 takes my place on the bench with the starters.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
