starter
Example Sentences
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Last season, he was on track to take every defensive snap until coaches decided to rest starters for the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times
The Chargers are resting Justin Herbert and other starters, so this is about getting out of Denver without injuries.
From Los Angeles Times
They lost to the Clippers on Dec. 20 in a game that ended with four starters on the bench because of injuries.
From Los Angeles Times
USC certainly played like it had lost its coordinator and half of its starters on that side of the ball, giving up 144 yards in the fourth quarter.
From Los Angeles Times
Some people, including business owners, have complained that it has been difficult to get their hands on euros, with shopkeepers saying they haven't received the euro starter packages they ordered.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.